Speak - Say what you need to say

Lays Lightly Salted...

 

I remember my post about "Sharing" and "Forgiveness". Sharing connects you to someone else on an emotional, intellectual , physical or spiritual way. Forgiveness is a journey of healing and finding freedom. So I'm of the opinion that "Speaking" gives you both. Saying what you need to say can cleanse you in whatever way it may be.

Matthews 5:13-16 (ESV)

Salt and Light

¹³ “You are the salt of the earth, ^kbut if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.

^{14 l}“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ^{15 m}Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, so ⁿthat² they may see your good works and ^ogive glory to your Father who is in heaven.


How about - Lightly Salted? Yes I am comparing "speaking" (saying what you need to say) to 'n packet of Lays Lightly Salted Chips.

Imagine this, you have a friend who's breath is awful and you have to say something because it is terrible. At first you are the closed packet of Lightly Salted Chips, full of air. The contents including the air symbolised that which you are now keeping for yourself. When you open the packet of Lightly Salted Chips the air comes out along with the light smell of salt. You reach in and you take a few chips and then you bite - *crunch*. After eating all the chips you feel pleased. When you shed some light over the breath issue you are opening up and it might not be a pleasant thing for your friend to hear at first (salt - yes it tastes good but put it on your wounds - ouch... but later it is for the better). You may even decide to increase the amount of light your shedding and suggest a brand of toothpaste or mouthwash to your friend ... ooohhh *crunch*. At the end your friend will be pleased that you spoke up because now your friend can do something about the breath issue and you can feel pleased.

So be lightly salted but don't keep it inside too long. Don't wait until it is too late to open up because the taste of the chips will not be so salty anymore. It might even taste bitter.


I leave you with the words of John Mayer - "Say"

Have no fear for giving in

Have no fear for giving over

You'd better know that in the end

It's better to say too much

Then never to say what you need to say

Even if your hands are shaking

and your faith is broken

Even as the eyes are closing

Do it with a heart wide open

Say what you need to say

                                                     -Where is the rest of the lyrics? Click here

T.