We make millions of decisions as we go through our lives and the choices we make reflect who we are. We can say anything and the real testimony of our character is evident in the decisions we make as we move along. If we continually make commitments we don’t meet or promises we don’t keep it will be hard for others to trust us. If we continually break our word, over time our word will become meaningless. It’s easy to go along and say we’ll do something we have no intention of doing just to get through a sticky situation. And we can make all the promises we want to others to make them happy even when we know we’ll never follow through. Words are cheap and we can say anything. The true test of who we are comes after we speak and commit. If we follow through and keep our word we will gain the respect and trust of those around us. If we renege or back out of our promises, our word will mean nothing. We will become unbelievable and others will understand they cannot trust us. Personal character is defined by the choices we make every day. When we step up and do what we’ve agreed to we become trustworthy and valiant. Our personal relationships are built on trust and once destroyed, is difficult to restore. Every choice we make is important. Every time we give our word we put our trust on the line. We can choose to follow through and if we do, our connections to those around us will be strengthened. We can make any decisions we like and have any kind of life we choose. Learning to be truthful and trustworthy will help us avoid confusion and disharmony and bring us happiness.
Some people struggle with honesty. They may manipulate situations to make them appear different than they really are and say things they don’t mean to get through a hard issue. If we skate through a problem pushing off our responsibility and saying whatever is needed to move forward we may damage our credibility with those around us. There is no problem too difficult for us to face honestly and find a way through. We can be truthful and only make commitments we intend to keep to resolve any issue before us.
We may face very complicated and difficult situations are we navigate through our lives. We don’t always have all the information we need to make the best choices but we can use what we have and determine the best way ahead. If things change we can modify our course. If we are honest in our decisions we will find our way. Making an honest mistake will not reflect negatively on our character. If we do the best we can we will find the way forward and succeed.
Today if you’re facing a difficult issue and are tempted to say anything just to get through, reach higher and navigate the situation honestly and openly. You have everything you need to conquer any problem and others will trust you when you choose well. You are wise and competent and know the way forward. Make the best choices you can today and they will bring you blessings tomorrow.
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