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I find myself wondering how often people today consider how they build or tear down the hope & trust of the people they are in contact with. Do they realize how important it is to stand by their promises? I hear people say things like, "I don't trust that..." or "...broke their promise." Of course many of us in America find our selves either fuming or snickering at the term "Hope and Change" now... Do we really understand the implications though? Are we always pointing our fingers at others when this subject comes up? I recently listened to a new (to me) youtube artist sing Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" song and it really got me to thinking (again).
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Several weeks ago I posted about the children and I doing a study about Elections. This week I posted about a Resurrection study and yesterday about Rainbows. What do these all have in common? Promises, Hope & Trust. This morning I am literally typing this "After My Coffee". I was looking at a magazine when Kristyn came down and I told her what my topic was for today. She stated that she could go on for a long time on this and started giving me some excellent ideas. Since she'd rather be outside with her puppies than in here typing this post, I'll try to share these with you...
Different kinds of promises:
Different kinds of promises:
- Dedication - We did a 'baby dedication' for each of our children. It was acknowledgement that these children belong to HIM and are only lent to us for a time. It was also a promise to guide them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)
- Pinky Promises - Have you ever seen little children give "pinky promises"? It's so sweet! Promising to be best friends forever. As an adult & parent, I understand those promises are usually short lived, but they are still so special. They are promises made with all of your little heart in an innocent and precious time of life.
- Anticipation - Helping & time promises are the ones we often let fail. "I'll take you fishing next weekend." "We'll make cupcakes tomorrow." I've tried very carefully not to put a deadline on these things. Children take them as promises and are very disappointed when they don't happen. Many of us remember the rest of our lives. It's much better to say something along the lines of, "I'd love to do ... with you, if I can... when it works out..." Then, MAKE A POINT to make it a PRIORITY in your life!
- Appointments - It says something about who you are if you are on time for appointments. It tells people whether or not you really think they &/or their services are important to you. Do you like feeling unimportant? ...exactly...
- Oaths & Pledges - "I pledge allegiance to the flag..." Do you mean it? Have you listened to the words and really considered what it might mean? We all should.
- Commitments - These are binding. If you sign a contract, make sure you read the whole thing and truly agree before you sign it. Don't make commitments you can't keep. Say no, rather than fall short and become unaccountable.
- Declarations - Be or be not... Politicians make all kinds of declarations. Statesmen stand for what is right, no matter what. Let that really sink in....
- Vows - Vows are made to GOD. Marriage vows are promises to GOD to love & honor for better OR worse, not as long as it's convenient or feels good. If there is physical danger or he's moving another woman into the house, then by all means remove yourself. Otherwise, seldom is divorce really the only alternative.
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