ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
I remember growing up hearing my mother tell me that my actions would speak louder than my words. I really didn’t grasp what she was talking about then but now I understand. She was telling me that I couldn’t tell you I was one thing while my actions said I was something else.
What do your actions say about you? I try to be a good person, do my actions say that I am? Am I respectful? Am I thoughtful? Do I care about others? What do I actually do that relays that message of being a good person?
I tried to be a good mother. Did I discipline my children for not behaving? Did I teach them right from wrong? Did I take them to Church? Did I feed them, clothe them, provide for them? What did my actions show?
I try to be a good wife. Do I show attention to my husband? Do I keep the house clean? Do I nag him to get something done? Do I give him space to live his own life?
I am a Christian. Do my actions tell you that I am? Do I let the light of Jesus shine in me? Do I walk by faith? Am I judgemental of others? Do I forgive those who have wronged me? Do I pray for the sick and the lonely? Would you know I was a Christian if you followed me around?
I was watching a training call the other day and the gentleman was talking about faith and hope. He talked about a tightrope walker by the name of Charles Blondin. I was so impressed by the analogy that I wanted to share it with you.
Charles Blondin was a tightrope walker in the 1800’s. He is probably one of the most famous tightrope walkers that ever lived. He really came to fame in 1860 when he became the first person to walk across Niagara Falls (over a quarter of a mile) and 160 feet above the falls. He not only walked across the falls but he did it several times, once in a sack, blindfolded, in the dark, and even on a bicycle. He then walked to the middle of the rope, sat down with a stove that he carried with him, cooked himself an omelet and ate it. Can you imagine how the crowd felt? They went wild!! There was nothing this man couldn’t do. He went back and got a wheelbarrow and asked if they thought he could walk across the rope while pushing the wheelbarrow. The crowd erupted with applause. Of course, he could, that should be easy for him after all they had just seen him do. But what he said next quietened the crowd. He asked for a volunteer to get “in” the wheelbarrow. WHAT!!! They “believed” he could but their actions told of the doubt they had.
So do you believe in Christ? Do you believe that He is the Son of God? Would you get in His wheelbarrow if your life was on the line? What would your actions say?
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Tania, I would like to order the lash boost.
Thank you for sharing your faith.
Tania, while I started following you because of your fashion tips for women over 50, I have to say I have come to enjoy your Sunday posts even more. I don’t know if you “walk the talk” and quite frankly it’s not really my concern if you do or don’t. It is enough to know that you care enough to reflect deeply on it and share it with your readers. Thank you. Your Sunday posts always give me something to think about. I will be reflecting this week on how I follow my Christian values. Have a blessed, joyful week.
Like your mother, I tell my child, you may be the only bible someone may ever read! Thank you for the reminder that our actions do speak louder than words!
Wonder story.
Thank you for sharing. Also, thank you for
challenging us to examine what our actions
might say about us.
I appreciate you being fearless about your
faith.
May God bless you abundantly,
Becky H.
Tania, both my bible study and Sunday School class, have been talking about just this, are we good Christians? And what is a good person/good Christian?? Many of us say we are, but are we really? Great blog? A thinker for all, and I remember hearing the story of Charles Blondin, and who has that kind of faith?
I believe, and I believe have the faith larger then the size of the mustard seed, but when it comes down to it, can anyone say they have that kind of faith, belief, love??
Have a blessed day!!
Jeanne, I know what ou mean. That is a very big leap of faith. I like to think I would pass the test but I remember Peter denying Christ 3 times. You can never be too sure of yourself.
Thank you Tania for letting your light shine and sharing about faith in Jesus! He is my Savior too! God Bless You!
I initially “found” your blog on Facebook and subscribed to it because of the fashion slant. Now, a few weeks into reading your posts, I am thrilled to find that you are not only another 50 something who loves fashion, but also a believer who doesn’t feel you have to be “dowdy” to represent faith. Thank you for walking the walk, and using fashion to open the door to sharing your faith ❤️
I do know what you mean about “dowdy.” I try to dress appropriate and nice but I stay clear of dowdy. Lol!
Wonderful story…thanks Tania and have a wonderful Sunday!
Loved it Tania! Have a blessed day.
Great analogy! Appreciate your sincere heart ❤️
Only one life
twill soon be past
Only what’s done for Christ
Twill last?
Carolyn, what a cute little verse 🙂
That’s an amazing story,and gives me much to think about. All your Sunday posts are incredibly good. Tania, you are appreciated!
Wow what an amazing story! I’ve heard of him and knew about him riding the bicycle across but not the rest of it! Thanks for sharing it – it made a great point, Tania!
Well said, Tania! God bless you this Lord’s day!
Thank you for sharing. And yes I’m a Christian.
What a great story! Thank you I needed it this morning. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Beautiful! What a way to start out Sunday! Thank You!
I so enjoy your Sunday morning posts! So inspirational and full of the Lord. Thank you for sharing and giving me something to think about and focus on to start my day and the week ahead. God bless!
Great story! Love your posts and your Christian messages. Happy Sunday!
Oh so true Tania !!!! I have used that phrase many times and recently to my teenage children. I pray that my actions show that God is in my life. I will share this tightrope story. Enjoy your Sunday. ~Lisa~
What a story! To totally believe and trust in someone is not easy! I only trust myself and my hubby! But that has to do with life experience. Have a great Sunday!
Tania,
I love reading your daily posts. Thank you for sharing the Gospel on Sunday. Take care, Jamie B
in Tennessee.
After reading that entire blurb about how actions speak louder than words, I’m really wondering why you haven’t replied to my two emails after promising that you always return all emails. I was completely genuine and polite and also gave you the opportunity to simply pass me off to someone else simply tell me that you’re not interested in working with me. Very disappointed.
So do actions speak louder than words? I would have to agree that they do. Sadly, I’m still waiting for your actions to back up your words.
I that I asked for was a simple reply which you said that you always do. Please live up to the high standards that you have set for yourself.
Ironically you blog here was exactly the cue.
Thank you,
Leah Lawrence
Leah, I am not quite sure how to answer you. I received an email late last week from you. I am sorry that I didn’t respond in the timely fashion you expected but I had some issues with your email. Most “people” do not start out by saying they are not spam. That immediately sent off warning flags. I do not have 18 million followers, another warning flag, and when I looked you up on FaceBook it shows that you have 4 friends, extreme warning flag!!! Then you leave a less than nice post on my blog. My actions say that I do not know you and that I am being cautious.
Great response, Tania. I would be cautious in responding as well. I find myself in the same boat with Leah Lawrence in thinking someone hasn’t done something that I had expected. I need to remind myself to ask the Lord to help me understand the situation and not let my own thoughts take over where I could become angry or resentful. Thank you, Leah, for your question and thank you, Tania, for your answer. Happy Monday to you all.