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!!!
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