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Faithful And Dependable

Monday July 22, 2019

In addiction we were often unfaithful to our promises.  Many in our family suffered heartache because we were unreliable and did not follow through on our commitments.  In our own way we grieved our lack of integrity and buried our feelings of guilt and poor self-image in the recesses of our soul.  God wants to heal us so that we may become honourable people who are trustworthy in all our ways.

People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall. (Proverbs 10:9 NLT)

God is faithful, completely dependable, always true to His word.  God never changes.  What is recorded in the Bible as a promise, God will fulfill to us. 

Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven.  Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.  (Psalm 119:89-90 NKJV)


 When we make promises to God, our spouse, our children, other loved ones, friends and acquaintances, we usually mean to keep them.  However, unseen circumstances may arise, and the promises we made may conflict with our current situation.  What do we do when this happens?  Will we honour the promises we have made? 

If we fail to keep our promises because of selfishness or inconvenience, then we are not acting with integrity.  If we acknowledge our unfaithfulness and ask God to help us change, He will forgive us and empower us to live in a new way.  God’s character will be reflected in our behaviour and we will bless our community.  We will become known as one who is faithful and whose word is dependable.

Lord, who is a God like you?  You forgive sin.  You forgive your people when they do what is wrong.  You don’t stay angry forever.  Instead, you take delight in showing your faithful love to them.  (Micah 7:18 NIRV)


Prayer:  Loving God, I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. Amen     (Psalm 138:2 NLT) 

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