I promise. How often do you say those words? Better question, how often do you honor those words? They slip so easily from our lips, even as little children.
"Will you do as you are told?"
"I will. I promise."
"Will you be home on time?"
"I will. I promise."
"Will you be there for me?
"I will. I promise."
Promising is easy. Keeping our commitments can be hard. I think this is especially true in today's world. While technology connects us across oceans, it also has the ability to separate us emotionally. Have you noticed how much easier it is to break a date, change a plan, or even end a relationship through email or text message rather than face-to-face or over the phone?
Promise keeping is emotional business. Promises are the currency of the heart. Honoring them builds trust, breaking them chips it away. It's as simple as that.
Consider your commitments. How much importance do you place on the promises you make? How much effort do you invest in keeping them?
The Lord remembers his covenant forever.
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