Saying Nothing At All

Today I'm feeling choosing quiet.

I'm a girls-girl. A people-person. A sociable gal.

But sometimes? I let people get me down.

Which isn't right, or even fair... but it's what feels true for me today.

Instead of focusing on a confidence lost, I am going to focus on what I have learned... so I don't make the same mistakes twice. Instead of lashing out with my own thoughts and words, I am going back to my roots; to what my very own mama-hen taught me as a child...

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."

You would think I am nearing an age that would render a modicum of maturity-- some control over my people-pleasing ways; Some protection of the heart when those around me fail (and, when I fail others)...

I am learning that age, and security, and love for people cannot ease the sorrow of a trust broken.

But, there is One profound cure... A balm that leads to joy. Encouragement... not from the words of my mouth (or feelings of my heart) but those from the Word of God.

No. I'll say nothing at all. I'll hold tight to what is True...

[Kellie is]... not to please man [or people],

but to please God... 
We know that God is greater than our hearts... and He knows everything.

~1 Thessalonians 2:4~

ESV - my paraphrase; and 
1 John 3:20