it’s polite to chew with your mouth shut..

 

How many times have you had to say this at the dinner table?  

It’s a lesson I’m sure we can all relate to in more ways then one..huh?

You don’t chew with it open?

You sure?

Positive?

Well I do..more often then not.

It’s an etiquette lesson I’m still learning. A result of a childhood and disability that took over the part where your told it’s not nice to smack.

Well if you can’t hear yourself..you know?

And this lead me to believe it was normal because I didn’t have anything to gage it by except that I would normal do it when I was upset and even then it was between all the crying or stuttering.

Oh and by the way I’m not talking about food.  I’m referring the other thing that comes from our mouth.

Words.

Words that can come in the form of anger, frustration and of course opinions. For some it’s even a “conviction” to say what’s on your mind.

It’s likely you see now where I’m going with this.

But rest assured this is not for you..it’s for me and if you get anything out of this post..then praise be to God! 

For He is the author of the lessons in my life.  And I trust it will only hurt for a bit and that the outcome is always for my best.

So anyways..it’s been lesson of sorts for me.

One I would have loved to have skipped class on, as I’m still not feeling very confident that I’ll ever pass the test..and get to go on to soon.

Just the other day “it” happened again..I chewed with my mouth open.

Ughh.

And back to square one.

It was said at two different times and by two different friends (whom don’t know each other) that I tend to feel everything emotionally and retort intensely. It’s true.

And since hearing this truth I’ve felt the effects of it all to close like family close.

Frankly it makes me want to just be quite.

Stop running with it and just be still, so that I don’t have to be humbled later to say “I’m sorry.” This is the hardest part..humility.

And as of late I’ve noticed that I’m reeling it in a bit, seriously, baby steps.

I mean c’mon I’m a blogger so naturally I have lots to say ;)

So what do you think?

They say silence is golden.

I don’t know..but in the mean time I’m chewing on issues more with my mouth closed.

I’ve learned with my kids that my saying nothing speaks louder then me hollering at them to do something right.

Hmmm.

Some others I’m not to close to may have already noticed that I’m less talkative these days..and now if they read this they will understand..it’s not for the lack of words..I’ve never been short of those.

No instead I’m really trying to learn the concepts of scripture..making it a practice to do it all the time like a good habit.

Here’s a few that lend inspiration to me.

“There's nothing better than being wise, Knowing how to interpret the meaning of life. Wisdom puts light in the eyes, And gives gentleness to words and manners.” Ecclesiastes 8:1

“The words of the wise prod us to live well. They're like nails hammered home, holding life together. They are given by God, the one Shepherd.” Ecclesiastes 12:11

 

Psalm 119:33
”God, teach me lessons for living so I can stay the course. Give me insight so I can do what you tell me— my whole life one long, obedient response. Guide me down the road of your commandments; I love traveling this freeway! Give me a bent for your words of wisdom, and not for piling up loot. Divert my eyes from toys and trinkets, invigorate me on the pilgrim way. Affirm your promises to me— promises made to all who fear you. Deflect the harsh words of my critics— but what you say is always so good. See how hungry I am for your counsel; preserve my life through your righteous ways!”

Psalm 119:129
”Every word you give me is a miracle word— how could I help but obey? Break open your words, let the light shine out, let ordinary people see the meaning. Mouth open and panting, I wanted your commands more than anything. Turn my way, look kindly on me, as you always do to those who personally love you. Steady my steps with your Word of promise so nothing malign gets the better of me. Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women so I can live life your way. Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live. I cry rivers of tears because nobody's living by your book!”

 

(she has no more words cause she’s chewing now with mouth closed..)