Where Is The Spiritual Inspiration for the Nuggets? - Spiritual Nugget 41

We should always view children as gifts of Divine favor. Father and mother are equally important to a child’s mental and physical development. Our children watch what we say and do, not just to them only but also to others.
 
During their formative years, children learn whether or not they can trust what their parents say. Each action by a parent creates a reaction in a child’s conscience and attitude. I learned early in my lessons on parenting that children have great expectations from parents. In addition to unconditional love and guidance, our young people expect us to provide everything they need and want.
 
One of the primary lessons parents should master, is to refrain from making promises they do not intend to or may be unable to keep. Children are vulnerable and easily disappointed by broken promises. Memories of unkept promises can remain like a scar from chickenpox and hang around like unresolved memory dents. A broken promise is a broken vow.
 
As an adult, I have experienced many disappointments. Although I vaguely remember some of them, I don’t carry them with me like a backpack or an extra piece of luggage. Yet, they do serve as a reminder that I have a ‘go-to’ I can always count on who will never break a promise.
 
For just a moment, let’s talk about the nature of a promise. First, a promise is a declaration/pledge that a person will or won’t do something. Next, a promise is an expectation of gaining something positive or better. However, some promises include negative consequences.
 
It is hard to imagine anything that could guarantee no broken promises during our life journey. But if you are willing to treat your soul and spirit to adventure, it would be exciting to learn about a few unbreakable promises.
 

• You are never alone. “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5; Deuteronomy 31:6))
• Do Not be discouraged or afraid. “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives power, love, and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7; Deuteronomy 31:8)
• There may be a time of waiting on your part, but there is one who will take care of every need. “And my God will fill every need of yours according to his glorious wealth in union with Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19; 2 Corinthians 9:10)
• Circumstances in this world are fluid and subject to change. “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18)
• God never stops loving you. “For the Lord is good and His love endures forever.” (Psalm 100:5)

 
In our current environment, we face an onslaught of broken promises. Many of the things in which we invested time, energy, and money are like a bowl of fruit-flavored gelatin or pudding. They are shaky, have a weak foundation, and give little return. Unkept promises can bring about an unhealthy situation and weaken the core of any relationship. Broken promises are worthless.
 
Unlike monetary or human endowments, God's promises are a solid and validated investment. They never fail, and there is always a return. In fact, they come with an eternal guarantee of “Yes and Amen.”
(2 Corinthians 1:20).
 
In this unfolding new year, before making resolutions that you won’t or can’t keep, consider learning more about the promises of God with confidence that He will never break His promise. It is impossible for Him to lie. (Hebrews 6:18)

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