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There is a common saying many of us grew up hearing: “A promise is a debt.” Promises are often made out of love and as an expression of care and concern. However, for some people, promises are made casually—spoken without fully thinking about the responsibility attached to them.
Happy Sunday, and I hope today has been beautiful in God’s presence. Let us take time to reflect on this.
From my personal experiences and observations, I have learned that once sincere promises or vows are made, fulfilling them can become challenging—not always because of bad intentions or a change of heart, but because making a promise can feel like trying to control the future. In reality, the only time we truly have control over is today—not yesterday and not tomorrow.
This is why I have come to value surprises more than promises. If you want to do something for me, don’t announce it—just surprise me. No matter how small it is, the happiness will be genuine because it comes without pressure or expectation.
Life carries many responsibilities, especially financial ones, that can suddenly disrupt our plans. Think about a child: can a child reason like an adult? Can they understand that a parent may not be financially able to keep a promise at a certain time? Often, they cannot.
When a child is outspoken, there is room for explanation and understanding. But when a child is quiet, shy, and unable to express their pain, their hurt becomes hidden—unspoken yet deeply felt. An unfulfilled promise then turns into a silent wound.
In every situation, it is wiser to turn intentions into surprises rather than promises. Life is unpredictable, and circumstances can change at any moment. Do not allow yourself to be pressured into making promises to either adults or children, because promises become emotional debts. And when those debts remain unpaid, they can turn into disappointment, bitterness, or quiet pain.
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