When we go to bed at night, we think about the activities of the day – the ones we engage ourselves in, willingly or unwillingly; we think about love; we think about guilt; we think about the people that walked into our lives and the handful that walked out; we think about our victories and our defeats; we think about those mountains that stood in our way early in the day (maybe from days before too); we try to use our minds to turn some things around – correct some or even wish we were never part of certain ordeals.
Life is not without its ups and downs, or highs and lows. It's never a crime to believe in something, neither is it absurd to trust someone unreservedly, without anticipating a glimpse of disappointment. Many promises have been broken; things we never thought would happen speedily come to pass before our very eyes, without prior notice...but we still dust ourselves up and keep moving.
We wish words alone were enough to authenticate people's intentions towards us...we wish the promises they make (made) to us can assuage our doubts and fears...we wish that every vow made could ignite love and sincere concern that will burn forever. We wish wishes could really bring the desires of our hearts to fruition. However, sometimes wish for the most absurd thing…very absurd. Well…
We live in an uncertain world. Most times we don’t even know who to trust, when to trust and why to trust. “What if those words, sweetly spoken, eventually turn out to be nothing but lies and deceit”?
Some people have pushed us to the point where we expect ANYTHING, so we are not caught unawares. Some have pushed us to the extent that we cushion the anticipated effects of disappointments with the conclusion that ANYBODY can disappoint. But…Can we ever be prepared for the worst? Can we ever accept it as ‘one of those things’, and move on?
As you set out each day, try your best to treat people the way you’d want to be treated. Say only what you mean, or hit the mute button. Admit to your wrongs and make amends as swiftly as possible, without placing more emphasis on justifying the reasons for your actions. Words cut deeper than the sharpest knife, so be cautious.
Someone out there is relying on you to say something sweet to them - something that will brighten their entire day; someone is expecting you to just be you; someone is expecting you to be responsible and faithful; someone is expecting you to say the truth, no matter how much it will hurt; someone is expecting you to say ‘I’m sorry’; someone is expecting you to keep your promise and cling to the vows you effortlessly made a while ago! If you must say it, then be ready to honour it.
Your words, your bond. Little wonder God honours His word more than His name.
