Faithful to God even when it's not easy.

Appreciating Those Who Keep Their Commitments

When people make commitments and do not keep them, it is noticeable to us.  It bothers us.  We know that no one is perfect, but, depending on the nature of the matter, the broken commitment is likely to result in tension, negative feelings and harsh words. 

When people keep their commitments and follow through faithfully and consistently, however, it’s possible that we don’t notice.  We might take their steady dependability for granted.  It’s a shame but sometimes commitment-keepers don’t get as much of our attention as those who are not as faithful about the commitments they make.  So it seems right for us to take some time to express genuine thanks to the ones who quietly, consistently keep their commitments.