Keeping your promises

In the study today in James it was on James 5:12-...Your 'yes' must be 'yes' and your 'no' must be 'no', so that you won't fall under judgement. I do try to live by this verse, I wish more people would. There would be a lot less heartache in the world if people just kept their promises.

What is so hard about doing what you say you are going to do? What is so hard about not lying? I think it is easier not to lie than to have to make things up. Who wins when you make things up or want to rehash things? Just like last night with LAM she made it sound like she wanted a big production as to why she is dropping out of Bunco. I felt bad that she wants to quit but at the same time that is her decision. But at the same time she wants to know what will everyone will think. Who cares what ever ones else will think? You only have one person that is to hold you accountable for your actions and that is God. I really should have said that to her. I pray for her that she can find God and realize that she can't do it on her own. I am afraid however that this may put a strain on our relationship. Which I know that I am not the best of friends to her anyway but she thinks we are.

Promise 1 to keep, be a better friend. It is hard though because for me often times it seems one sided. Same goes for other times that I feel that promises have been broken. Maybe not broken but definitely not kept like they should.

Today in our bible study Beth asked if there was a time in our lives that we took an oath with someone that was so meaningful and that we are still doing it. I promised to love my husband until death do us part. Yes I love him, Yes I am mad as anything at him right now but I am sure it will pass. All marriages go through that..Right??

Dear God help me to keep my promises. Help me to make my yes yes and my no mean no. I pray that I can become more of a person of hope. That I come in contact with people that I can minister to and that they will be accepting of hearing Your word. I pray for my church God and also for the community around it. I pray that You will be with all of the workers for the Avondale ministry, that they will do Your works and meet people who need You like I do!. I love you so much, Amen.