Mary’s Minute
“Preach at all times and if necessary use words.”
~ Francis of Assissi
I do love words! I love to talk; I love to write, and I think that words are a powerful way to persuade. Perhaps you can imagine then how this quote stung! For me the word “preach” was not interrupted in the religious sense that it may have been intended, but instead I thought of me talking to my children or co-workers. I thought about how I can use words too much. My son, Bill, reminds me of this when I have told him something for the third time, as he says, “I got it the first time.”
More than the concern of repetition, Francis of Assisi reminds me that “preaching” or getting our point across should be done through our actions first. It is just the opposite of the somewhat humorous notion, “Do as I say, not as I do.”
I want to use my words wisely — as necessary — striving to get my message across through modeling the life I want to lead. Yikes! It is a tall order, but I will try.
Have a great week!
Mary
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