Promises Require Commitment

Promises and commitments naturally go together, for what good is a promise if there’s not a commitment to keep it? Does a promise made to someone or yourself reflect who you are as a person? Promises made to whomever - and kept - strengthen your character and self-worth even when they require divine intervention to fulfill or sustain.

          More than the greatest of intentions are required to dismiss or overcome something that’s become a way of life, even though that something has proven to be detrimental to your well-being. That’s why God does not leave needed change completely to our own ingenuity or devices, or else failure certainly would be imminent. He desires to help us.

          Psalm 119 courageously states: “I have promised to obey your words, O Lord. I have sought your face with all my heart, so be gracious to me according to your promise. I have considered my ways and will hasten and not delay in obeying your commands.” These words bring joy to God as we make them our promise and commitment.