Dear One,If you were to be doused with poisoned water you would shake it off and then shower with clean, clear water, scrubbing to wash off any of the poisoned water that remained.
So you must do the same with poisoned words from the mouths of others. You must allow them to run off, and then you must cleanse yourself by washing with the water of the word of the Holy Spirit, praying until you are cleansed from all of the remaining poisons of hatred, division, hurt feelings, anger and strife which were spewed from the mouth of the other person.
The next step is blessing the one whose mouth so willingly spoke the poison. Bless the person every time the incident comes to your mind. Blessing those who curse you will benefit you because it releases the grip that the poison has upon you. Bless the person willingly, as an act of your will.
You will be completely clean again and able to be led by My Spirit rather than being led by your emotions. You know that being led and governed by your emotions are detrimental to your well-being.
When other people speak hurtful words to you, you must cleanse yourself with words that heal. All of My words heal. Then go on your way unencumbered by the hurtful words of another. That person has sown his own seeds and will reap the same crop. Forgive him so you don't participate in his crop gathering.
Love, God
Matthew 5:43-48; James 3:8-1
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