Promises

We all make them, but how many of them do we actually keep?  While we were growing up, Mom always kept her promises to us.  She didn’t tell us she’d do something or that we could go somewhere if she didn’t intend to do it.  So unless there was an emergency situation, Mom always kept her promises (and still does).  We grew up with this mentality and expected other people to abide by it too.  Unfortunately, the world didn’t have my Mom for their Mom.  I try my best to live by this and to treat others the same way I want to be treated.  Remember that the next time you make a promise to someone – especially your kids.  Don’t tell them you’ll do something unless you intend to do it!

I heard this song last week for the first time.  Dottie Rambo wrote this song a long time ago, but the message still rings true today.  We have one Whose name is Jesus and He’ll never go back on one of His promises to us!  If God’s Word says it, we can count on it!!

Promises

Written by Dottie Rambo

He didn't promise that I would never stumble,
But He did say He'd be there if I fall
He didn't tell me He'd hear complaints I whispered,
But He did say He'd hear me if I call.

Chorus:
Promises, promises, and all of them true.
He's done exactly what He said He would do.
He didn't promise my heart would not be broken,
But He did say He'd mend it again.

He didn't promise my cross would not be heavy,
But He did say that He my load would bear,
He didn't tell me He'd grant my hopes and wishes,
But He did say He'd hear my earnest prayer.