Say what you mean…do what you say.

I asked my brother this question, not even 20 minutes ago: “Do you think it is okay for me to not write my post today?” His answer, “No, you have been faithful every single day up till now. You’re gonna quit in October?!” (Yup, floored me) At first I thought he was joking, so I asked, “Are you serious?” to which he answered, “Yes.” Then I remembered my commitment to myself, to God, and to my blog: “Find one reason EVERYDAY to be thankful”. Today it wasn’t a lack of being thankful that made me want to not post. I simply wasn’t feeling well and wanted to rest, my plan was to post two tomorrow. However, my brother’s words reminded of the importance of keeping commitments. I want to be a person who is known for doing what they say. We are defined by our words and our actions.The two need to line up.  We need to be people who do what we say. Today’s lesson is simple: If you make a commitment…KEEP it.

“But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation” (James 5:12).

So what am I thankful for today? A commitment remembered, a promise kept.