Monday

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Friday

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Monday

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Sunday

Being a Woman of Your Word

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From the more casual, "I promise I'll drive the next time" to bigger things like "I'll pay you back next month", I'm continually amazed at how easy it is for people to forget about a commitment or promise as soon as the words have left their lips.

Promises, Promises.

The truth is that there is a lot of lip service in this world. We know this to be true when it comes to politicians, companies and governmental agencies. However, when it comes to friends and close relationships with others we expect and hope for something more. At the end of the day, we are only as good as our word.

It's so easy to downplay even the most simple of promises by saying, "I really meant to call you but I just lost track of time", but I think our nearest and dearest in particular deserve so much more than these simple off-the-cuff replies.

For some people it's about a lack of organization. The day slips away and then the realization comes that something or someone got overlooked. Like valuing other people's time, it too comes down to respect and following through. It's important to write down the commitments we make, with iPhones, blackberries and regular agenda books, it's easy to capture the info but there must be consistency in doing so for it to work.

If you cannot follow through with a promise, be sure to let someone know well in advance but try to avoid breaking promises altogether. In every instance, try to see how you're lack of commitment could affect the other person and those around them. One of the greatest blessings in life are loving and responsible friends that we trust, can count on and who follow through with what they say they'll do, even if it's an inconvenience to them after they've promised it.

There have certainly been times where I've been excited about an idea and promised to go somewhere or do something for/with someone and then other events fall into place and the timing just seems bad but I force myself to do what I said I'd do because that is the promise I made and I try my best to do it with a smile and a grateful heart. In both business and pleasure, integrity is very important to me. We all have 'off' days where things couldn't be avoided, nobody is perfect, but I believe your word is so important in the makeup of your character. If people cannot trust you, count on you or believe that you'll be a woman of your word and follow through, you don't have much of a relationship with them at all.

Sometimes it's necessary to confront someone when something has gone on too long and promises are continually made and being broken. In the case of the workplace, there is no way that an employer could tolerate an employee continually making promises on sales numbers or reports that they couldn't deliver upon. Likewise, friendships can only last so long when one feels taken advantage of, let down, disrespected and lied to, because that it what promising and then not following up essentially is.

I recently had to confront a friend who started to create a pattern of not keeping her promises, and letting me down. While it would have been easier to brush it under the rug and not rock the boat and potentially upset a friend I enjoy spending time with, I chose to honor myselfand not be disrespected by this person.

How about you? Have you ever had to confront someone who couldn't keep their word? How did it go?

Friday

Keeping Power

Everyday , as I go forth to my task, I have been conscious of the truth that My life is Kept & Preserved By The Power Of God. It may be a simple faith but it has proved adequate and sustaining. I have found no substitute for it. I would not part with it for all the wisdom I have found in the great books that men have written. If we live by this word of comfort and assurance, we can with sure confidence face all the trials of life.
There is no other power, no other strength equal to it. Live by it and you will know that life has meaning and purpose, and that no matter what comes to you, you are Kept by the power of God! I know it for I have tested it.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, may I begin this day of life as THY presence. In all my ways may I acknowledge Thee, and do thou direct my paths. Keep me ever true to Thee, increase my faith and guide me in every thought and word and act.
Prepare me that I may be ready to meet each trial and temptation that may come to me, and make me worthy of your protecting care. In humility and unfailing trust, I make this, my daily prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, my Redeemer. Amen

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Thursday

The (KASH) KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE SKILLS and HABITS needed to persevere

Knowledge

English word perseverance and the biblical word perseverance are very similar in meaning. Webster's Dictionary defines it this way: "To persist in a state, enterprise or undertaking in spite of counter influence, opposition or discouragement."

From the definition we can see that perseverance involves more than persistence.

ATTITUDE

A person perseveres when they stick to something in spite of opposition or counter influences.

I once heard the following statement: "You don't determine a person's greatness by what they do or have done, but by what it takes to stop them." This saying should inspire us to persevere.

Do we want to be remembered as someone who quit over this or that small matter? We persevere when we keep picking up one foot and putting it down in front of the other one. We must keep moving forward despite difficulties.

Now, let us look at perseverance as a personal trait. Just what is a "trait?" It is a distinguishing quality or personal characteristic.

Do you possess perseverance?

SKILLS

The Apostle Peter said we should "Make every effort to add to our faith goodness, and to goodness, knowledge, and to knowledge, self control, and to self control, perseverance …" (2 Peter 1:5-6) Remember that the apostle went on to say (v. 8) that we should not only have these qualities but possess them "in increasing measure" so we can be "effective" and "productive" Christians.

Well how do I develop perseverance?

HABITS

I'm glad you asked. I have some good and bad news.

The Bible tells us how we can grow in this virtue but you are probably not going to like what the Scriptures says:

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

(James 1:2-4) "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."

(James 1:12) "As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." (James 5:11) The Apostle Paul tells us something very similar in the Book of Romans (see 5: 2-4). The point made by these Biblical texts are proven in life. We experience the most personal growth during difficult and hard times. No one ever grew when they were on "easy street."

Why do You need to implement The (KASH) KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE SKILLS and HABITS needed to persevere?

Because we need perseverance in life!

I once noticed a motivational poster in the guidance counselor's office.

It stated, "perseverance propels you over the finish line."

There are many goals and objectives to be achieved during the course of our lives. WE NEED PERSEVERANCE. To help us "keep on keeping on,"

remember this verse: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every thing that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." (Hebrews 12:1) The messenger said of the Christians in the Church at Ephesus, "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be Apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary." (Revelation 2:2-3; see also 2 Thess. 3:5 and Rev. 2:19)

Perseverance will carry us through life and will enable us to complete God's will for our lives. The writer of Hebrews said, "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." (Hebrews 10:36) Paul wrote this to Timothy, "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and hearers." (1 Tim. 4:16; also see 2 Tim 4: 7-8)