Walk Your Talk – “I’ll Be Prayin’ 4 You.”
Jesus prayed for His enemies, we don’t even take the time to pray for our friends.
Before I get off into saying something that makes you think that I’m exempt, let me first say that I’ve been guilty. How many times have you heard or even said, “I’ll be prayin’ 4 you?” And no, I’m not talking about the lyrics from the 7 Sons of Soul song bearing the same name. I’m talking about the lie some of us Christians tell others when they’re going through a difficult time, when they need us most.
I know it may sound innocent enough, but guess what? It’s not. The Word of God clearly says: “Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won’t be faithful in large ones.” If you tell even a “little white lie,” how can you be trusted with big responsibility? Telling someone that you’re going to do something and not even bothering to take the time to actually do it is compromising your integrity. It’s no different than telling a friend “I’ll call you back later,” when you know you won’t because you’ve had about enough of their drama for one day.
Keeping a promise is a matter of integrity. Proverbs 19:1 states that better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse with his lips, and is a fool. We are also admonished in Galatians 6:2 to bear one another’s burdens. So when you say you’re going to pray for someone, do it. Passionately and from the heart. God is listening and ready to help you…pray your friends through.
So please try to be more responsible with your words. I will. It does matter. Have a blessed weekend!
Today’s Prescribed Scripture: 1Timothy 4:7-8
Until you read again…Hold your hope!
