The Power of the Tongue

Words kill, words give life;

they're either poison or fruit - you choose.

Proverbs 18:21 The Message (MSG)

The tongue has the power to cause death. That same tongue also has the power to give life. Sometimes, like when we're angry, we choose words that we know would hurt the other person. We consciously and purposely use our tongue, our words, as a weapon to strike a person where he or she is most vulnerable. Even though we don't physically injure the other person, we have the power to cause a lot of hurt and pain. We can make the other person feel small, worthless, useless, with just a few words from our mouths.

On the other hand, we can choose to use our words to encourage, to support, to show love. When we choose to say things that are good, we give life. Life to positivity, to contentment, to happiness. The fruits that will then be evident include love, joy, peace, kindness and goodness among other sweet-smelling, sweet-tasting fruits.

Speaking of fruits, somebody actually gave me a fruit today! Hahahaha it was just this one biji, and it probably isn't fully ripe yet, but it made me happy at a time when I was feeling "poisoned" by some things somebody said to me! This fruit and the words of friends showed me just how powerful our words and our actions really can be! It also served as a reminder that love always wins, it is what will remain long after everything else fades away. My "verse for 2016" comes to mind - do everything in love. I'm not really good at it, but I'm learning every day from He who is the very definition of Love :)

It's a fruit! :D :D :D

Student Syndrome

I was chatting with some friends when "medical students' syndrome" came up. On top of its wiki page, though, said "For academic procrastination, see Student syndrome."

So, of course, like any self-respecting student would, I clicked on the link, and it brought me to something too good not to share, so here goes!

Student syndrome refers to planned procrastination, when, for example, a student will only start to apply themselves to an assignment at the last possible moment before its deadline. This eliminates any potential safety margins and puts the person under stress and pressure. It is done in order to induce a level of urgency high enough to ensure the proper amount of effort is put into the task.

HAHAHAHA they have a name for this! I don't know why this amuses me so much but it does. Ohhh the things people come up with. Amazing! The world is a strange and wonderful place X'D

Happy New Year!

Heyyyy! It's a new year! 2015 was a quick year, wasn't it?

2016. What do I expect from you?

Well, I expect 2016 to bring about many ups and downs, many new things, many new experiences. I trust that God, who has always been faithful, will continue to be faithful and no matter what happens in this new year, I trust that it will all be for good, with God being with me every step of the way. I know that all in all, it will be a good year, because, well, I'm God's favourite daughter ;P

I have never been one for new year resolutions, and I'm not about to start now. I did, however, come across a verse (or more accurately, two verses) which I'm glad I started the new year with, and I guess these verses will be what I want to live out or what I want to hold onto in 2016.

The verse is from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, and it says (from The Message and New International versions):

Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions,

give it all you’ve got, be resolute, and love without stopping.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (MSG)

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;

be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NIV)