A little gossip never hurt..
“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”
Have you ever thought about your character? Webster defines character as qualities of honesty, courage, or the like; integrity.
Honesty. Courage. Integrity.
As parents, this what we strive for with our children. This is why we teach them morals and bible stories and all of that. But as Parents do we practice what we preach? Do we live what we expect them to live?
Do we watch our words, thoughts, actions, or habits?
Do we live as examples?
I can honestly tell you that I fail miserably in this area. I caught myself just yesterday calling my son out for talking about the neighborhood bully, yet right after I told him that, I found myself talking about someone right in front of him…. and that is just one example.
I have many more.
It is human nature to gossip, twist the truth to fit our needs.. to down right lie. Yet, we have to constantly be on guard as Christians, because what comes out of our mouths is a direct link to what lies in our hearts.. and that often is a scary thought.
Yet Gods word says:
Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim. -Proverbs 15:4 (The Message)
Do we really stop to think before we speak? Do we really understand the depth of the damage that one negative word can do to another person?
Do we justify our words because of what the other person has done or said?
Here’s another question: Do really care?
Do we represent Christ when no one is listening but our closest friends? Do we gossip, twist the truth.. lie.
Gossip: talking negative things about other people in an effort to tear them down or to cause others to think negatively about them.
I know I am am guilty of this.
Are you?
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Your Faithfulness is Unfailing
So many times in the last few years I have found myself questioning Gods plan. I have cried out, begged, and honestly wept openly regarding my broken spirit. While praying for those circumstances that life held, I realized how faithful God truly is, and I am so awe struck.
In those moments that you feel that God has left you, when you can’t feel His peace, or His grace- Remember that you are His child. You were fearfully and wonderfully made. Despite our lack of faith, He remains faithful.
Thank you for answering my cry. Thank you for reminding me that just because I cant see your answer the moment I ask, your answer will come. Thank you for proving that you are a loving and just God.
Thank you for reminding me that the life of faith is lived when there is no obvious immediate payoff.
And that your love is better than this life…
How has He restored your faith?
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