Specific honesty actions June 29

Now the following are active attempts at helping you work at making honesty more aware and creating a personal journey.

Your first action needs to be: Pray and Commit to Holy Spirit that will help define honesty with yourself and others.

I know most people do not like to write but taking notes, making thoughts tangible creates a way to review what is so easily forgotten. Whatever your method, put these in your cell phone memory section or put on paper so you can look at them often. Making a tangible record is one action attempt. Remember, this section challenges you to establish action efforts that lead to better behavior. Also, these are not in any order of significance. You can move them around to accomplish those you are ready for right now.

1). Write a personal note to God, like a letter, just your own thoughts about areas of life you are afraid for Him to expose or evaluate. You do not have to show this to anyone. This is your private letter. It’s ok to start an honest effort with God. I know He already knows all, but He also wants you to discuss things with him. Writing something down helps to stabilize your aware function. And that is a part of practicing being conscious of His presence. Besides, when earthly struggles take over your life, the written letter can be a reminder, a review of your original intention. Some of you like to write diaries. That’s ok too.

2) Make specific times to pray for Holy Spirit to mold you into honesty efforts. Pray for honesty just as strongly as you pray for health. Choose exact times. Imagine Jesus sitting beside you. Pick specific times, like driving to work or each morning with your coffee or whenever and whatever you do something on a regular basis. Ask to mold your honesty attempts through words and actions.

3) At another time, write another list of issues you think that you please God. Avoid comparisons with others. They should be praise centered or gratitude expressions. This does not have to be complicated. You can say things like, “I think God likes it when I give Jesus some credit.” “God likes me better when I am more loving.” This is not bragging, but expressing appreciation. These can remind you of some things you do right with God.