Just as the title states "WHEN YOUR WORD IS YOUR WORD"... several years back I stopped making New Year's resolutions, I never seemed to follow through and then I would be disappointed in myself. So... a new year 2013, new idea, and everyone agreed. Everyone agreed, as resolutions are made, they always seem to just as quickly become broken. Over the last few weeks, i have thought about what my word will be for 2013. Not only, have I thought of my word, but we have turned this into a family thing, extended family, and anyone eles! Later in this blog, i will share all the "2013 words" and why they stand out to each of us.
With a new year ahead of us, which it is already into say its not so, Feburary. I have been doing some soul searching and reflecting. I have come to the point that i need to acknowledge many things. I will share some of those with you.... i am trying to open up alittle more and let few more know how, when, why, where i feel and come from. So besides our 2013 words, i want to take a minute and put a few thoughts out there.
1. focus more on positive aspects of my life verses the negative ones
2. to realize i may have more or less than others, but it's ok
3. some may not like me, but i dont have to change just to make them like me
4. God will, when the time is right, put people in my life
5. Yes, I have good points and some that need to be improved upon.
6. my past is just that the past and i need to leave it there.
7. to live here in the moment, so that i can cherish it
8. my children have become wonderful adults and to relish in this new relationships w/them
9. how to give back to my community
10. finding time for me and not feel like I am being selfish
11. find what gives me the most happiness and learn to do it
12. frugal doesnt mean cheap or poor
13. God is there for me and loves me for who I am
It has just hit me or a light bulb came on...before i share what words we have chosen, i think i will share what it means ( to me anyways, i know i should not or can not speak for others) when your word is your word.
Everything in life is measured by some standard of value. Material things are measured by lenght, weight, density and its usefulness. Character also has its standard of measurement. Some people are valued more highly than others, whether its in the community, in the church or in the nation. People are valued , not for their physical size or weight, but for their abilities and their character. Talk about a persons character, it is indicated in various ways. One's words is very important. A person is judged by their words. Most of us think if someone tells us something, we believe it. More importantly, if someone makes you a promise, we expect it to not be broken. Many times promises are made hastly. That person does not stop to consider what he really is promising. Most of the time it is easier to make the promise than it is to fulfill it. We ought to be more honest in making our promises. Many promises are made when there is no intension of carrying them out. that is the cowards way out, it is the dishonest way out. When you make promises, keep them, they are a test of your character.
Ever since I was a kid, i would hear older people talking about living by your word, or your word is in the handshake. Our word is what defines us. When someone says that you are a person of your word, they are saying you are genuine, you are honest, you mean what you say and you can be relied on. I like what Dr. Suess says " Say what you mean, and mean what you say."
Each day, I say the Serenity Pray "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. In the Bible, in Proverbs, it tells us "trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path."
I am sure you have heard ( i know I have) people say "you are going to eat those words" It may seem like its just a prhase, but its true, we do eat our words. What we say not only effects others, it affects us. Words are wonderful when they are used properly. They encourage and give confidence. The words that come out of our mouth go into our own ears as well as others and I believe they drop down into our souls (ok, so I'm alittle in depth with this!) and they give us either joy or sadness, peace or turmoil. I believe we and God desires that our spirit be light and free. One of the most wholesome things we can do is to daily renew our mind and attitude. Having a positive outlook on life and speaking positive words will do wonders in our soul. So, when you wake up in the morning and you say " I'm dreading this day" think about rephrasing it such as "God give me the strenght to do whatever I have to do today and to do it with joy."
So, maybe its time to get off my soap box and really get into "Our Words"...i would like to challenge each of you to pick a word for 2013, its not too late and really go after it. I am so excited to see how each of us go after, embrace, and apply and live our words...
Because of His AMAZING GRACE....
With a new year ahead of us, which it is already into say its not so, Feburary. I have been doing some soul searching and reflecting. I have come to the point that i need to acknowledge many things. I will share some of those with you.... i am trying to open up alittle more and let few more know how, when, why, where i feel and come from. So besides our 2013 words, i want to take a minute and put a few thoughts out there.
1. focus more on positive aspects of my life verses the negative ones
2. to realize i may have more or less than others, but it's ok
3. some may not like me, but i dont have to change just to make them like me
4. God will, when the time is right, put people in my life
5. Yes, I have good points and some that need to be improved upon.
6. my past is just that the past and i need to leave it there.
7. to live here in the moment, so that i can cherish it
8. my children have become wonderful adults and to relish in this new relationships w/them
9. how to give back to my community
10. finding time for me and not feel like I am being selfish
11. find what gives me the most happiness and learn to do it
12. frugal doesnt mean cheap or poor
13. God is there for me and loves me for who I am
It has just hit me or a light bulb came on...before i share what words we have chosen, i think i will share what it means ( to me anyways, i know i should not or can not speak for others) when your word is your word.
Everything in life is measured by some standard of value. Material things are measured by lenght, weight, density and its usefulness. Character also has its standard of measurement. Some people are valued more highly than others, whether its in the community, in the church or in the nation. People are valued , not for their physical size or weight, but for their abilities and their character. Talk about a persons character, it is indicated in various ways. One's words is very important. A person is judged by their words. Most of us think if someone tells us something, we believe it. More importantly, if someone makes you a promise, we expect it to not be broken. Many times promises are made hastly. That person does not stop to consider what he really is promising. Most of the time it is easier to make the promise than it is to fulfill it. We ought to be more honest in making our promises. Many promises are made when there is no intension of carrying them out. that is the cowards way out, it is the dishonest way out. When you make promises, keep them, they are a test of your character.
Ever since I was a kid, i would hear older people talking about living by your word, or your word is in the handshake. Our word is what defines us. When someone says that you are a person of your word, they are saying you are genuine, you are honest, you mean what you say and you can be relied on. I like what Dr. Suess says " Say what you mean, and mean what you say."
Each day, I say the Serenity Pray "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. In the Bible, in Proverbs, it tells us "trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path."
I am sure you have heard ( i know I have) people say "you are going to eat those words" It may seem like its just a prhase, but its true, we do eat our words. What we say not only effects others, it affects us. Words are wonderful when they are used properly. They encourage and give confidence. The words that come out of our mouth go into our own ears as well as others and I believe they drop down into our souls (ok, so I'm alittle in depth with this!) and they give us either joy or sadness, peace or turmoil. I believe we and God desires that our spirit be light and free. One of the most wholesome things we can do is to daily renew our mind and attitude. Having a positive outlook on life and speaking positive words will do wonders in our soul. So, when you wake up in the morning and you say " I'm dreading this day" think about rephrasing it such as "God give me the strenght to do whatever I have to do today and to do it with joy."
So, maybe its time to get off my soap box and really get into "Our Words"...i would like to challenge each of you to pick a word for 2013, its not too late and really go after it. I am so excited to see how each of us go after, embrace, and apply and live our words...
Because of His AMAZING GRACE....
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