Verbatim...

I must say that unless it has been recorded, we cannot be sure of

Exactly what someone may have said.

We talk so much in just an average day, that sometimes

we can forget a name or time or date.

And even some very pertinent facts of a story.

My heart goes out to so many people;

And we need to try to get the details straight.

But, we can be in danger of repeating things that should not be repeated.

I want to be slow to speak and quick to hear;

But I think it tends to be the other way around!

I sometimes think of that very disrespectful saying that goes,

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah

Now, would that hold up in the courts of this land?

Well, maybe...

My point is this we must realize we can really add our personal

Feelings or thoughts on something

 And at times it can be perfectly fine.

But we mostly can be adding fuel to a fire!

Have you ever been so sorry that you opened your mouth?

Speaking is a privilege, not the freedom we make it!

Freedom of speech is something God has given us!

But it comes with responsibility!

May we all try harder to get our facts straight;

Or tell someone I don't want to answer that.

Maybe you should talk to the source.

We all need auto correct;

Oh wait, that could also get you into trouble,

As even with that we cannot be certain of what is really trying to be conveyed!

Well, you must all really want MY opinion on every matter!

After many years of being a bit different!

I have learned that this world is not waiting to hear what I think!

My opinion is just that;

MY opinion!

But we need to speak truth in love;
I have been trying a little experiment,
When I am giving what I believe is what the situation calls for,
I have not been looking into the person's face, but rather speaking
 Slowly and gently and looking at my hands or out a window.
 It has seemed to stop some of the confrontation that sparks!
May our words bring light!

This world is just looking for a fight!
Our battle is not with people, it just seems that way!

Choose your words and battles wisely...

I think the only Verbatim we will see is when God looks at
Every word we have spoken
(Verbatim)