I Samuel 20:23  “And may the Lord make us keep our promises to each other, for he has witnessed them.”

Jonathan understood the power of a promise.  He realized that when promises are made, God is watching and witnessing what I say and what I commit to.  He also understood that God can help in the process of keeping a promise.  And Jonathan kept his promises to David.

The challenge here is huge for me.  So often I can say something and then not follow through on what I have said or committed to do.  I need to be a better promise keeper and my motivation needs to be the realization that God witnesses my actions, my words, my attitudes, the promises I make, keep, or break.

Lord hold me accountable to what I say I will do and help me to follow through on my commitments.  Forgive me Lord for the times I break my promises and help me to remember that you are watching and witnessing the promises I make to those around me.

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