GOOD WORD? (3/3)

Matt 5:37, "Just say a simple, 'Yes, I will,' or 'No, I won't.' Anything beyond this is from the evil one."

So how do you fix it when you put your word out there, but don't follow through? I've done this and it stinks, but sorrowfully it happens, not often, but sometimes.

• Humility. Humble yourself before the Lord and the one who you've neglected.
• Forgiveness. Ask for forgiveness.
• Clarity. Make certain you clarify how you did NOT follow through.
• Consciousness. Make sure you are absolutely conscious of your word going forward.

Is there really a standard where we can expect perfection in someone else and their words? Only the Word of God is perfect, but I also believe that if we ask for the grace to follow through the Lord will freely give us this ability. The Holy Spirit will bring situations and circumstances to the forefront to be healed, mended and remembered.

After all, if a person does not have their word intact, what do they really have? Maybe each of us should take an inventory on the commitments we've made to others, and if something comes to our remembrance do not neglect to follow through.

Take the time to consider every commitment you make to another. Ask yourself, can you follow through? Who will help you follow through? When will you follow through? Use this filter to never forget another commitment again and begin restoring your word right now.

James 5:12, "But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned."