Keep Your Word to Yourself

Opening Verse

“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.” – Proverbs 19:8 (KJV)

Introduction

We are quick to remind others to stay true to their goals yet often fail to honor our own plans. Proverbs 19:8 shows that seeking wisdom and following through on our own intentions is an act of love toward ourselves. Respecting your soul means respecting the commitments you make to your own heart.

Insight

Self-respect grows when you treat your own promises with as much weight as those you give to others. If you tell a friend you will pray for them, you feel honored when you do it. The same is true when you commit to a personal goal: each kept promise builds trust in your own character. That trust becomes a foundation for stronger faith and clearer decisions.

Keeping your word to yourself can look like setting a simple, achievable goal; such as spending ten minutes in Scripture each morning or noting one blessing each evening and following through no matter how small. When you honor that promise, you send a message to your inner self that you matter. You learn that spiritual growth is not just about knowledge but about the practical steps of obedience.

Think About This

• What promise can you make to yourself today that you know you can keep?

• How will completing that promise affect the way you view your own worth?

• In what ways will respecting your own commitments help you guide others with authenticity?

Prayer

Lord, help me value my own soul by keeping the promises I make to myself. Give me the strength to follow through on small commitments so that I learn to trust in my own character. Teach me that self-respect is rooted in obedience to Your truth and in honoring the plans You have placed in my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” – Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)