Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Loyal.
My Bible defines ‘loyal’ as “unswerving in allegiance; faithful”.
Faithful to God, most definitely. And then faithful to one’s promises, responsibilities, and commitments.
As far as people, my husband is probably the one person the word ‘loyal’ best fits. He remains faithful and committed to his family, his work, and those in need of help to the point he puts himself last. Everyone can count on him. And do.
As I read the prompt this morning, one verse quickly came to mind:
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10, NLT)
A loyal spirit comes from within us.
A loyal spirit comes from a clean heart.
People have come and gone over the course of my life. But God has been faithful, loyal – He is committed to His own. He has been loyal to me when I was not loyal to Him, and undeserving of His loyalty. He has been the One constant in my life.
Today I am praying: Lord, create a clean heart in me. Bring to my awareness today, and continually, everything that needs to be excised. Help me to do the hard work of keeping short accounts with you. It is then and only then I will have a loyal spirit within me. Loyal to You. Loyal to family. Loyal to those You have called me to serve. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Amen.
Today I am joining … Five Minute Friday and Faith On Fire and Fresh Market Friday and Faith ”˜N Friends .
Loyalty is such an essential character trait that needs to be taught and encouraged as I fear it has lost its importance. Thank you for these thoughts today!
Melissa, as I read your comment the word “fickle” came to mind. We truly have become a fickle world – likely to chage. This brought to mind James 1:5-8 which reminds us to ask for wisdom so we will not have a divided loyalty and be unstable. So grateful you shared!
Amen, sister! What a powerful prayer. May it be so! We do need a loyal spirit and it does come from within. Just like all the best things in life, it comes from the Lord. Thanks for this reminder. Blessings to you and yours!
God is totally loyal to us. I pray I will always be loyal to Him. Have a blessed day!
Me as well, Melissa.
I love that your husband is the most loyal person you know on earth. What a testament. xo
It’s wonderful to know there are godly men being examples to their families.
I am thankful for my loyal husband too. He demonstrates the faithfulness of God to me.
It is so wonderful to know there are many godly men being examples to their family!
Joanne, this heartfelt and profound post is a prayer in itself.
So glad our God is a loyal God!
Keeping short accounts with Him is a wonderful prayer for all of us! Create in me a clean heart……Indeed. Thanks for sharing – and encouraging.
Such a beautiful prayer! How fortunate to have a husband who is so loyal; a wonderful, desirable trait for sure. Visiting from FMF.
I’ve never seen that text with the word ‘loyal’ instead of the word ‘right!’ But I like it–it makes more sense. May we keep our hearts loyal to the One who has always been loyal to us.