Our word, what's it worth? We live in a world where integrity, honor, and commitment have been forgotten. Whether its something "small" like leaving someone behind when you promised them something, or lying to keep our reputation up. It doesn't matter what the situation is, if we give our word that something is right, it better be right. Our yes' need to mean yes, and our no's need to be no. I don't care who you are, we all have failed at this in someway, but the question is, how did you respond to it? Did you keep it on the D.L., or did you apologize, and make it right? If you still haven't asked someone for forgiveness, then you need to make restitution. This is something I'm learning now, and honestly, restitution is so wonderful. Once the weight has been removed, you will notice that you can be so much more free. Trust God and make that move, it's something you definitely won't regret, even if you do end up losing something for it. This in my opinion is the first step in regaining our honor and integrity. That was just my little ramble on integrity, but this next part is the main thing I wanted to say.
Commitment. We, as I said earlier, are in a world that has either forgotten commitment or are afraid of it. I think there is definitely a reason to fear commitment, because in Proverbs 12:22 it says that "Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord..." are you willing to put it on the line? God will help you fulfill your commitment, even if it's something that isn't what he originally desired, like in Joshua 9 and 10. So make sure you are wise about the commitments you make because God will help you through, and you are putting a lot on the line.
What I have done on Saturday, March 10th was committed to a lifetime of honor, discipline, integrity, and teachability. Honestly, the day you become a Christian, we commit to this, but this weekend, I received a ring that is a physical reminder of this commitment, and in order to keep it I must uphold these standards. Along with that, I again committed to this lifestyle. I am also now a part of the Line of people who wear this ring, and as a part of that line, we are each committed to be teachable and held accountable by anyone in this "Line." I am really excited about what this means in my life, even though the ring obviously has no power, what it stands for is really significant to me.
