SUNDAY INSPIRATION and PRAYER

March 13, 2022

Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.

Proverbs 22:1 NLT Bible 

We should never compromise our reputation for anyone or anything! Having a good reputation is something we should covet, attain and maintain. There’s nothing wrong with having wealth, but when it defines us, we need to take a step back to ensure that we are not doing anything to tarnish our good reputation. As followers of God, we should be known for our honesty, integrity, truthfulness, kindness and respect for others. We must be faithful, reliable and our actions need to reflect Christ.

Being valued by others for our reputation is so much better than being esteemed for our wealth. When we die, we will not be remembered for the things we owned, but instead we will be remembered for our honesty, kindness, integrity and all the good things we did for others. We have to walk carefully and diligently, holding fast to the laws and precepts of God and choosing to do what is noble and good at all times. Oftentimes, we may have to make difficult choices to maintain our good reputation, but we must do whatever it takes, as it can be ruined in an instant. We must ensure that we walk circumspectly and make wise decisions and we can achieve this with help from Almighty God. 

Thank you Lord for Your provision. Help me to live a life of honesty and integrity and to never be caught up in a quest for wealth that could compromise my belief and faith in You. My desire is to please You in all I say and do and to be a godly witness. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia