Honorable Leaders

I've been trying to figure out what to write on next, and especially to the men as I tend to go towards women in general:) The Lord laid on my heart the topic of Keeping your word.

We live in a world of technology and virtually no trust…You have to sign everything because no one believes that when you say you will do something that it will actually get done!

What a sad thing to consider when you think back only a few years ago and see that major things were done, all because of honoring your word.( Buying property, taking care of a friends widow, etc…)

Men, in relationships, honoring your word can be extremely hard, especially before marriage…

And yet, it is vitally important. It not only shows the woman you are with that you are honorable in general but also to her. It is also showing honor to God… In 1 John 2:5 it says: "But whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him:"

If you say you love her and will spend the rest of your life with her, don't one day turn around and say no, you aren't what I want and walk away….Don't say those things til you know you are going no where...

We can show the world about our GOD because we are honorable to our words….Now, what is it showing when we aren't? Are we showing God honor and glory when we say we will do something and then don't?

Men, no matter how you court or date, make sure you are being honorable and keeping your word no matter what. Guard your words.

Lately I'm hearing of many men saying they will do all these things for "their woman"…Marry them, take care of them, and talk of dreams for their future together…Only to walk away. This is not acceptable nor does it bring Christ glory.

Now, if of course after seeing things in the relationship that might not be healthy, then you can break it off and still maintain honor. Sitting the other person down and talking through it…Try working through the things…Telling someone you are dating/courting that you are doing so with the intent on marriage is almost as binding as getting married, just without the vows. You are asking someone to believe that you will not walk away, and that you will be there for them in the long run. No you aren't married, but you training yourself to either stay for your future companion or live a life full of divorce and running away.

Sigh* So much can be said on this topic, but I think you get the idea.

In all areas: work, love, life and family…Keep your word. Be honorable in your actions. Follow through when you've made a promise.

Don't leave someone feeling like you are a lowlife and thereby taking away glory from your God.

Men and women alike, strive always to stick by your promises…

Deut: 23:23: "You shall be careful to do what has passed your lips, for you have voluntarily vowed to the Lord your God what you have promised with your mouth."

Praying for you all always!!!

When life gets to big...

Sometimes life is bigger than us. Sometimes just getting up in the morning is hard. Hard to breathe, hard to talk and way harder to accomplish the smallest of things.

During this time, strive to take it all to God. Our significant others can't handle our weight, as they have weights of their own. But our God, He can handle ANYTHING.

At times, my heart breaks when I hear of other brothers and sisters struggles. I want to let my mind wonder as to why God is putting them through this, why would He allow it to happen? Why would He allow this brother/sister to feel so much pain?

But a few things to remember:

1) God doesn't ask us to walk alone: "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs of with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be glorified together." Romans 8:17

2) He PROMISES suffering : "Yea, and all that will live Godly in Christ Jesus SHALL suffer persecution." 2 Tim. 3:12

3) He tells us He allows things to bring Him glory: "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." Romans 8:18

4) He sends us help: "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: For we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He that searcheth the hearts koweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God." Romans 8:26-27

5) He assures us that it will work together for good: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

As you go through trials, it's never easy. Lay it on the Lord. Praise Him in this storm.

Know He is beside you every step of the way.

Pray for others you know are struggling. 

Don't take out the stress on your Man/Woman. 

Love them and thank God for them<3 You don't have to go through this struggle alone<3

Praise you in this storm lyrics:

I was sure by now
God You would have reached down
And wiped our tears away
Stepped in and saved the day
But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

[Chorus:]
And I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when
I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to you
And you raised me up again
My strength is almost gone
How can I carry on
If I can't find You

But as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
"I'm with you"
And as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise the God who gives
And takes away

I lift my eyes unto the hills
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord
The Maker of Heaven and Earth