"If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth." Numbers 30:2. Last night in our youth group service, our youth pastor continued his teaching on "sacrificial giving", making and keeping your vow. I was so blessed by the message because it really made me think about the vows that I have made to people in my life and to the Lord.
I think about vow that I made to my daughter when I was a single-mom and it was just me and her. I promised her that I would do my best to make a better life for us, so we wouldn't have to continue to struggle. Promising her that I will would be a better mom, marry a good man and she would not be without a father. I will never forget the day that, when she was 3 years old and I took her by the hand to comfort her from being upset that her dad had broken his promise, his vow to come and see her. I told her, "come on baby, let's pray." Let's ask God to send you a daddy who will love and take care of you. And from that day forward, I began doing my best to keep my vow. I didn't go on a "man hunt" searching for my husband. I focused on getting a better paying job, protecting her from disappointments and hurts from her dad. And I began seeking the Lord for help and guidance.
Also during that time in my life, I made one of my first vows to the Lord. Asking Him to come into my heart and I gave Him access to my life and received salvation. I vowed that I would live my life for Him and honor Him. In that, I understand that some vows will need to be kept for a life time. A bond and a promise that is to be honored daily. I understand that there may be times when I fall short on my vow, but, it should never be broken. It's a vow that I keep daily.
I am committed to the vow that I made to my husband. When I stood before him, our close friends and family, and the Lord; and vowed to love him in sickness and in health, til death do us part. I vowed to commit, knowing that there would be times when the road would be bumpy and our love for one another would waiver. I vowed knowing that I couldn't skip out when I felt like a failure. It's also a vow that I keep daily.
You see, we all make vows. We make them more often than we think. We promise our kids things or to take them places, we make vows to our friends and loved ones and we make vows on our jobs. We vow to the Lord over and over about what we will do for Him and render onto Him. And last night, what I took away from the message, was that in Numbers 30:2, our vowed word is a promise. A bond with a seal. And when it is spoken, it now becomes locked into the heart of that person who you vowed to. For them, it's an assurance that you will make good on your promise and not falter. It shows that you care and reminds them of your love for them.
I couldn't break my vow to my daughter, that day plays over and over in my mind. She was so hurt and broken because her dad had broken his vow, yet again. When I stood at that alter at 21 years old, anticipating to meet the Lord. And I met the person that I had heard about for years from others, and His presence surrounded him; comforting me and giving me so much hope for my life, I fight to keep my vow. When I was running an hour behind on my wedding day and my husband was waiting for me to come down the aisle; standing in 100 degree humid weather, and to hear him tell everyone, "I will wait for her for the rest of my life." I seal my bond with him ...
I have learned, when you make a vow, you do it without conditions. Maybe the time frame for which you want to make good on your vow will change, but what should never change, is, you fulfilling your vow. I want to encourage you today, "don't forget your vow." Don't forget what you told your kids, the words that you and your spouse exchanged on your wedding day and the oath that you took standing before the Lord, no matter what your current situation is. Honor your promise to the Lord to live your life for Him. Keep your word. Fight, so that your seal will not be broken.
Remember, surrender all ...
Tynisha
I think about vow that I made to my daughter when I was a single-mom and it was just me and her. I promised her that I would do my best to make a better life for us, so we wouldn't have to continue to struggle. Promising her that I will would be a better mom, marry a good man and she would not be without a father. I will never forget the day that, when she was 3 years old and I took her by the hand to comfort her from being upset that her dad had broken his promise, his vow to come and see her. I told her, "come on baby, let's pray." Let's ask God to send you a daddy who will love and take care of you. And from that day forward, I began doing my best to keep my vow. I didn't go on a "man hunt" searching for my husband. I focused on getting a better paying job, protecting her from disappointments and hurts from her dad. And I began seeking the Lord for help and guidance.
Also during that time in my life, I made one of my first vows to the Lord. Asking Him to come into my heart and I gave Him access to my life and received salvation. I vowed that I would live my life for Him and honor Him. In that, I understand that some vows will need to be kept for a life time. A bond and a promise that is to be honored daily. I understand that there may be times when I fall short on my vow, but, it should never be broken. It's a vow that I keep daily.
I am committed to the vow that I made to my husband. When I stood before him, our close friends and family, and the Lord; and vowed to love him in sickness and in health, til death do us part. I vowed to commit, knowing that there would be times when the road would be bumpy and our love for one another would waiver. I vowed knowing that I couldn't skip out when I felt like a failure. It's also a vow that I keep daily.
You see, we all make vows. We make them more often than we think. We promise our kids things or to take them places, we make vows to our friends and loved ones and we make vows on our jobs. We vow to the Lord over and over about what we will do for Him and render onto Him. And last night, what I took away from the message, was that in Numbers 30:2, our vowed word is a promise. A bond with a seal. And when it is spoken, it now becomes locked into the heart of that person who you vowed to. For them, it's an assurance that you will make good on your promise and not falter. It shows that you care and reminds them of your love for them.
I couldn't break my vow to my daughter, that day plays over and over in my mind. She was so hurt and broken because her dad had broken his vow, yet again. When I stood at that alter at 21 years old, anticipating to meet the Lord. And I met the person that I had heard about for years from others, and His presence surrounded him; comforting me and giving me so much hope for my life, I fight to keep my vow. When I was running an hour behind on my wedding day and my husband was waiting for me to come down the aisle; standing in 100 degree humid weather, and to hear him tell everyone, "I will wait for her for the rest of my life." I seal my bond with him ...
I have learned, when you make a vow, you do it without conditions. Maybe the time frame for which you want to make good on your vow will change, but what should never change, is, you fulfilling your vow. I want to encourage you today, "don't forget your vow." Don't forget what you told your kids, the words that you and your spouse exchanged on your wedding day and the oath that you took standing before the Lord, no matter what your current situation is. Honor your promise to the Lord to live your life for Him. Keep your word. Fight, so that your seal will not be broken.
Remember, surrender all ...
Tynisha
Good stuff, Tynisha. In my life, I have always made vows and although I have always tried to keep my vows I never really connected, the significant part that it plays to the person to whom the vow is made. I was taught by my mother to always be a woman of your word, so I am, but I am now learning that it is a biblical principle that is not only respected, but expected. Thursday night's service was certainly an eye-opener. Thank you for the post.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Cox
Amen! Michelle. You are right, it is a biblical principle. As I walk this Christian walk out, I am learning, everything must come under biblical principle. Thank you for sharing.
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