On the Porch
Onisha Ellis
Recently DiVoran published a writing tip for Rebekah Lyn Books entitled “I love Clichés.” We all use them and the comments ranged from “I use them, it’s my dirty little secret” to “guilty as charged”.
One of my favorite ones was written by author Bob Nailor. “I enjoy a good cliché’ or idiom when I write but have found those who edit me don’t seem to care for them one iota.” He goes on to say ” So how does an author explain “between a rock and a hard place” when writing? Easy. It was a conundrum where either choice was difficult. Oh, yeah, that made it much clearer and added the impact.”
After I stopped giggling at the funny comments I began to think about how many times I speak in clichés.
God will provide: Philippians 4:19
Trust God : Proverbs 3:5
They’re in a better place John 14:3
God has a plan for you: Jeremiah 29:11
I sincerely believe it when I say these things but better still would if be every time I speak a cliché of comfort, I take the time to offer up prayers claiming God’s promises?
Old Things R New 
GREAT POST…VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING. CLICHE’S TAKE THE PLACE OF SUPERLATIVE WORDS.
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Good post. I really enjoyed it.
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I should have added one about worry and fear. Those seem to be my nemesis right now.
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Those cliches are truly ones to live by!
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