A PROMISE KEPT

“A promise is a cloud, fulfillment is rain” is an Arabian proverb which just about sums up my thoughts on promises and keeping them. A promise is like an oath or a pledge to do or make something happen. A basis for expectation grows as soon as we make one. Promises are stronger than mere words, which is why we should keep promises when we make them.

In the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin we read about broken promises. Click here to read the full story.

“I Thirst” narrates a promise fulfilled at great cost. The narrator feels just as thirsty while watching.

Standing in the hot African sun
My flesh feels the intense burn
No respite from the angry glow
This soda would offer hope.
I take a sip
Sweet, but I thirst still
Ruthless in its brilliance
I feel helpless against this radiance. 

A crown of thorns
Vicious the scorns 
Look, a pierced side
Only water will do
Not sugar 
Nor vinegar.

It is a special moment when a promise is kept. Following through on one is just as special for the giver as well as the receiver. After all, there is joy in giving as you will see here.

God’s promises are like the stars, the darker the night, the brighter they shine.

David Nicholas

As we count down to a new year, what promises do you make? Perhaps, “to live, banish worry, doubt, and fear?” To dream and love and laugh and give and serve more would be lovely, wouldn’t it?

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