Keeping your word to your own hurt.

1 John 2:5 
​"But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him."

As I write my book on Abandonment I am processing a lot about my own life issues, of which one is trust. I feel like Marlin in the Nemo movie where Dory says, "Just trust me." I think to myself, "Easier said than done."

When a child can not trust a person in authority, their parents, or teachers to name a few, it causes them to question everyone. The child grows up and wonders can anyone be trusted? This causes issues with them trusting others enough to enter into a relationship, marry, trust an employer, etc. This sets many up to be lone rangers, independent, and disappointed in others. 

Our words are important. The Bible says life and death are in the power of our tongue. So, what we say to ourselves and to others really matters. Better to say nothing and make no vow or promise than to make one and break it. Proverbs 18:4 tells us a person's words can be life-giving water. There are a lot of people out there in this big ole world who need a drink. Let's make our words life-giving.

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ACTION STEP: Do a study on Words, mouth, and tongue, from the Bible. You will be amazed at how much the Word of God says about what we say. Then, keep your word to yourself and to others. If you say you're going to do something, do it to your own hurt if necessary. People may not be counting on you, but your integrity to yourself matters, and can build or destroy your own confidence. I will be praying for you today to win the war on your words.

​I believe in you and you need to believe in yourself!