Ive been convicted about empty statements. These are words we say to make a conversation a little more comfortable in the moment. But do we really mean what we say?Empty statements can also be little promises that give a needed lift to someone. Yet without a plan to actually keep that promise.Its not that these statements are wrong, bad or ill-intentioned. But they are empty at best and potentially hurtful at worst. People in my life deserve better than that. I want to be a woman who exemplifies Gods Word by keeping my word. The Bible is clear that our words matter; our words carry weight. Proverbs 25:11 says, A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Our words can be gifts.But if we speak words with no follow-through, they can be hurtful. Its like holding out a gift but refusing to give it. Here are two empty statements I want to stop saying if I dont have a plan for follow-through: 1. Im praying for you.Obviously, I do want to pray for people. And sometimes when I say this, I have great follow-through. But other times I forget.A great intention doesnt make for a great prayer.So, I need to pray for that person right then and there, or I need to keep a journal in my purse to write down prayer requests. 2. Lets get together sometime.Either I need to pull out my diary and schedule time with someone or be honest about my current time constraints. When people say this to me without any follow-through, it hurts. While I cant change what others say to me, I can make a heart policy to not do this to others.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 07:21:07 +0000
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