A Prayer to Maintain Our Guarantees – Your Each day Prayer – July 19

A Prayer to Maintain Our Guarantees 
By Laura Bailey 

“Mephibosheth bowed down and mentioned, “What’s your servant, that it is best to discover a useless canine like me?” – 2 Samuel 9:8 NIV.

Have you ever ever made a promise and, with the busyness of life, unintentionally uncared for to observe via? As a mom of three younger ladies, this occurs extra typically than I admit.

• I promise to learn the e-book later, however I get caught up within the day’s actions, and by the point bedtime rolls round, I’m exhausted; possibly tomorrow, I say to my daughter.
• I promised the president of the PTO that I’d take a look at my calendar to see if I used to be accessible to assist, however I grew to become distracted, and the day in query handed. Possibly subsequent time, I shrug.
• I promise I’ll learn my Bible earlier than I verify my cellphone within the morning, however the e-mails that flooded my inbox in a single day get precedence. I’m sorry, Lord, I’ll attempt to carve out time later right this moment, I whisper.

Most of us make guarantees to others and ourselves out of a real need to serve, assist, and present the individuals round us our love. However, then, life occurs. Is it too late to “make good” on our pledges? Scripture tells us that King David was a person after God’s coronary heart. God guarantees to bless David, develop his kingdom and offspring, and achieve victory over his enemies (2 Samuel 7:1-16).

David was a busy man! However, on the peak of his reign, coming off a big battle, David remembers his promise to his pal Jonathan. David and Jonathan vow to at all times look after one another’s households (1 Samuel 20). A few years handed for the reason that loss of life of Jonathan, however David nonetheless remembered and took motion to maintain his promise. David reaches out to Jonathan’s family servant, asking if anybody stays from Jonthan’s household (2 Samuel 9:1). Jonathan has one residing son, Mephibosheth, who’s “lame in each toes.” David brings Mephibosheth to his residence, grants restoration of misplaced lands, and invitations him to take a everlasting place on the royal desk. 

David, the king of Israel, a person whose tasks had been vital, not solely honored his promise however went above and past in finishing up his pledge to Jonathan. As we glance deeper into the textual content, we see how this factors us to God and the way He’s at all times trustworthy in protecting His guarantees. We’re like Mephiboseth; we have now nothing to supply the Lord, but, in protecting His promise to redeem His kids, He despatched His son, Jesus. And for these of us in Christ, we in the future, too, will take a spot on the Lord’s desk for all eternity (Revelation 19:9).

So, pal, be inspired right this moment that there’s at all times time to maintain our guarantees. From the seemingly small to the numerous, allow us to be individuals who honor our pledges to others, ourselves, and the Lord. And after we fall brief, settle for the grace and mercy of our Heavenly Father, who at all times retains His covenants. 

Let’s pray:

Heavenly Father, we love you, Lord. We’re so grateful that we serve a God who’s trustworthy, who isn’t altering, and who at all times retains His guarantees. Lord, many instances, we don’t maintain our finish of the cut price, but if we’re keen to show to you and humbly submit ourselves, You’re merciful. We ask, Lord, that you just assist us as we honor our commitments, hold our guarantees, and carry- out our obligations. And, Father, after we fail to maintain our phrase, we ask forgiveness. When others fall brief, assist us forgive shortly, identical to our heavenly father. We love you, Lord; we don’t have the phrases to specific our deep gratitude for the reward of everlasting life. Thanks that although we don’t deserve it, you despatched your son, Jesus, to die in order that we will dwell and feast in your presence for all eternity.
In Jesus’ Identify, Amen.

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Laura Bailey is a Bible trainer who challenges and encourages ladies to dive deep within the Scriptures, shift from an earthly to an everlasting mindset, and filter life via the lens of God’s Phrase. She is the writer of Past the Noise, and loves any alternative to talk and train ladies of all ages. She is a spouse and momma to 3 younger ladies. Join along with her on her web site,  www.LauraRBailey.com, Fb and Instagram.

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