Honesty All the Way

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much."  Luke 16:10-11

Each day Alyssa and Kyle have the opportunity to choose to speak truth or lies.  In their schoolwork, in conversation with others, when they are left at home alone, or as they are out and about with friends, I pray that honesty is always their first and only response.

One moment of dishonesty can deteriorate trust in any relationship.  Telling a little white lie here or there, may be the easiest way to go to stay out of hot water, but in the end it really could cause great damage.

"The greatest way to live with honor in this world 

is to be what we pretend to be." 

~Socrates

Honesty is vital for healthy relationships, successful careers, and just a peace within themselves.  Some days, it will take much effort to choose being honest and truthful, but I don't believe my children will ever regret doing the better and the right thing.

I pray that trust and honesty mark my children's lives...with every decision and in every day.

Lord, I pray that truth and honesty is always a part of the fabric of Alyssa and Kyle's lives. Holy Spirit, guide and lead them into living in ways that please you. May honesty always be on their lips. May they choose honesty in the decisions they make, with the conversations they have, and in every action they take.  Give them the strength when it seems to be the hard thing to do, and peace when fear tempts them to walk the other way. Lord, I pray that they will find your you as their help when they choose honesty, integrity, and truthfulness. May they always put their hope in you. Honesty is a trademark that I pray they wear with pride.