𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

January 29, 2023

It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it.

Ecclesiastes 5:5 NLT Bible

Many of us are guilty of making promises to people and not following through with it and we can sometimes be very nonchalant about it. We may promise to call someone, to visit, to help with something and then we don't. Someone may be sick, in the midst of a trial and we vow to pray for them and then it slips our mind and we end up not doing it. God has promised us many things and we know that we can always rely on Him to keep them. He is our example and if He is faithful to keep His word, then we must too.

Broken promises should not be taken lightly and we should not make them carelessly if we know we cannot keep them, as it's our obligation to honour our word. When we stay true to our word, people view us as honest and trustworthy. God holds us accountable for the promises we've made and it is better to say nothing than to promise and then break it. Sometimes keeping a promise might prove to be difficult, uncomfortable and may encroach on our free time, but God expects us to honour our commitment.

Thank you Lord for Your promises. Help me to be a person of honour and integrity, to be true to my word, regardless of how difficult it may be. Let my life be an example to those with whom I come in contact. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia