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It's another great day to listen to the word of God by his servant Bro Eli Soriano
There’s a popular saying we all grew up hearing: “A promise is a debt.” Promises are often made out of love, as a way of expressing care and affection. But for some people, promises are made casually—just words spoken for the sake of speaking, without deep consideration of the responsibility behind them.
Happy Sunday, and I trust today was beautiful in God’s presence. Let’s reflect deeply on this.
From my observations and personal reflections, I’ve come to realize that once genuine promises or vows are made, fulfilling them can become difficult—not necessarily because of bad intentions or a changed mindset, but because making a promise can feel like trying to control tomorrow. Yet the truth is, the only time we truly have power over is today—not yesterday, not tomorrow.
This is why I’ve grown to believe more in surprises than in promises. If you want to do something for me, don’t announce it—just surprise me. No matter how small it is, the joy will always be real, because it comes without pressure or expectation.
Life comes with responsibilities, especially financial ones that can suddenly interrupt our plans. Now think about a child: can a child truly reason like an adult? Can they understand that a parent may not be financially capable of fulfilling a promise at a given moment? Often, they can’t.
When a child is outspoken, there’s at least room for explanation and understanding. But when the child is quiet, timid, and unable to express their hurt, the pain becomes hidden, unspoken, but deeply felt. The unfulfilled promise becomes a silent wound.
In every situation, it is wiser to make things a surprise rather than a promise. Life is unpredictable, and anything can change within minutes. Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into making promises whether to adults or children because promises become emotional debts. And when they remain unpaid, they can turn into disappointment, resentment, or silent pain.
Thanks for reading.
