Sticks and Stones . . .
Sticks and Stones . . .
Some of you may remember the little song we used to sing as a child when someone called us a name (that wasn’t our given name), “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.” That was a lie! The sticks and stones really could break your bones and the names will hurt. As children, we just didn’t realize there is a hurt that goes beyond the physical.
There are children in the world who are called names on a daily basis. Often, the name-calling is not only done by other children, but also by their own family members. Parents call their children dumb, stupid, ignorant, etc. Some teachers do this, too. We must begin to realize these names go deep and although the child may not show outward signs of any stress or problem resulting from the name-calling, inside there are emotional scars that may take years to remove but the person is still bruised and damaged.
The affects of name-calling don’t only apply to children. There are many women (and men) all over the country who are being verbally and emotionally abused. The abuse may come from a spouse, girlfriend/boyfriend, employer, rivals in the workplace, etc. This, too, causes emotional wounds that need to be healed.
Why not make a move today to stop the madness??!! Names can actually shape and mold a person to become what they are being called. Don’t add to the problem. If you know someone who has been abused in this manner, try to help bring the good out in them so they are able to see the greater possibilities. Try to show them that God has more for them than what they have seen in the past. The Bible says that when we see someone who is down (for whatever reason), we are to at least attempt to restore them. If you can’t do it, help them find someone who can.
© 2010 Francina I. Jamison
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Thank you and I’m so glad you like my writing. I’m also glad to know you’ll be back.
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