Have you ever been emotionally wounded by someone you know? Perhaps someone close to you-a friend or family member?
The pain of hurtful words seem to hurt more when done by a friend than a foe. I’ve experienced these wounds a few times over the past couple of years. The unkind words spoken cut deep and occasionally, still if picked at and pondered over, still bleed fresh.
Wounds that haven’t been cleaned can become infected. I’ve had heart wounds that have become infected and spread straight to my mind and soul. The thoughts in my mind about past wounds suffered by friends are like invasive cells. They spread lies quickly, feeding off my wounds. Each thought builds upon another as even older wounds from long ago injuries spring to mind. The lying thoughts and beliefs about myself resurface saying, ”You’re no good. Why would anyone want to be your friend?” Like a deadly bacteria that travels the blood stream, threatening a person’s very life, believing these lies can cause serious damage to my heart.
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Great stuff, once again.
I’ve always had trouble believing Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” But now that I take a second to think on it. If the person who does the wounding isn’t a friend that is going to stick through thick and thin, then are they really a friend? Words to think on.