Every dental hygienist knows the importance of sharp instruments. When a scaler is dull, it's harder to use and can be dangerous. Not only does it take more force to scale the calculus (tartar) off a tooth, but it is harder to control. It's easy to slip and cause a laceration of the gingival (gum) tissue. We must sharpen them often because every instrument gets dull with use. The sharp edge becomes rounded and becomes ineffective. An instrument cannot sharpen itself. I sharpen mine so they will be more effective and efficient. When my instruments are sharp I LOVE my job! I actually look forward to every patient. You are probably thinking, "Who would love to clean teeth?" Well, you're looking at her, but the only time I don't enjoy it is when my instruments aren't sharp. My life is a whole lot better and goes a lot smoother when they are in the best condition.
I chose this verse because I love hanging around people who inspire me to be better than I am. I want to be the kind of person who inspires others (mentally, physically and spiritually). Before I can sharpen my husband, children or friends, I need to ask God to sharpen me. Only through His Word, The Holy Spirit and my friends can I be effective, efficient and enjoy the job He has given me. I keep making a mess out of things when I do it my way! I can be very unloving and judgmental. I need to surrender again and ask God to have His way with me and do whatever it takes to make me more like Him.
"As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend."
~Proverbs 27:17 (New Living Translation)
Thank you for sharpening me,
Angie, RDH
6 comments:
Sweet, Angie, nice to see a tray again and good message, too.
The tray kind of makes me nervous-I never thought about the instruments getting sharpened. I go to the dentist this Thursday! But iron sharpens iron, and you, my friend, have "sharpened" my heart by holding me accountable on memorization. I am behind. But I keep thinking you're going to drill me! Love you bunches, Annette
Love your post and verse Sweet Sister!
xoxo Annette H
Wonderful verse! The dental tools were a little frightening. LOL.
Blessings
Michelle
love this choice! (and the illustration was too cool! except I agree with Michelle. Those tools are a bit intimidating.)
love you,
karen
Great scripture, and tools of your trade, my friend!♥
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