FAITHFUL IN YOUR WORDS: BROTHERS!

[MW Couch]

BIBLE MEDITATION:
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the
earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay;
lest ye fall into condemnation.
James 5:12

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
In June we take time to focus on fathers, and I've discovered in talking with
teenagers that many of them harbor bitterness and resentment. Much of that
resentment is directed toward their fathers over the serious matter of broken
promises. If you're a dad who wants to restore your relationship with your
teenager, one of the best things you can do is to remember those broken
promises. Then go and say to them with a remorseful spirit, "I've asked God to
forgive me, and I want you to forgive me." Then ask this question, "Have I ever
made a promise to you that I've failed to keep? If so, I want you to tell me
because I want to repent. I want you to believe that your dad is a faithful
man."

ACTION POINT:
Are you a man of your word? If not, start fresh today and make a commitment that
you will stand behind your word.