Integrity and Prayer

This evening upon arriving home to where I am house-sitting, I was greeted by a young man who was selling magazine subscriptions to raise money for his education. While we talked, I told him that I did not have the finances to afford any magazines at this time. He then told me that the company doesn't even look at the checks for three weeks and that during that time period I could call the number and tell them to cancel my order. I was struck with the lack of integrity in this approach, and I told him that I cannot be that dishonest. He remarked that it would not be dishonest, which strikes me even more of the decline in our society to recognize truth from lies, as well as to hold a high standard of integrity in our interactions with others.

I finished the conversation telling him that I would pray for him, that God would bless him with the people who would be able to support him. I am finding it difficult to pray for him this evening as I wrestle with the lack of integrity in this young man's sell. If you read this, please pray for me to pray as I should, and pray for this man to see the light of truth as he continues on his educational goals of business and communication. I hope that the LORD fills my heart with the words appropriate to pray for him as I ought.

May the LORD bless your evening.