“I Do” Equals Faithfulness

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I rarely have writer’s block. I can almost always think of something to say.

What to write about this third week of September and first week of fall?

I thought and prayed, and repeated often . . . and nothing.

Then two words came to my heart and mind.

“I do.” 

Do you promise to ___________?

And you answer, “I do.”

But what does the promise “I do” mean?

“I do” equals faithfulness.

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I wonder if faithfulness been replaced by cynicism.
Has selfishness replaced loyalty?
Has personal gain replaced reliability and trustworthiness?

And if we doubt the faithfulness of those around us—do we then excuse ourselves?

Faithfulness is spiritual fruit.

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22–23

Faithfulness models the character of God. It is who and what He is. Always faithful to His promises. Always.

Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him (Moses); and He called out His own name, Yahweh.“Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Exodus 34:5–6

Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and His faithfulness continues to each generation. Psalm 100:4b–5

If we are unfaithful, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny who He is. 2 Timothy 2:13

But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9

That’s good news!

If you’ve failed at faithfulness in the past.

God wants to give you a fresh start.

If you’ve been hurt by the faithlessness of others.

God wants you to forgive and heal.

If you’ve doubted His faithfulness because of trials and injustice.

God invites you to trust Him.

He reminds you—He is who He says He is. 

Faithful and True. (Revelation 19:11–16)

This week we will look at freeing ourselves of past baggage. We will set our hearts and minds on the One who is faithful and true. We will invite Him to create in us a faithfulness that will give Him glory and bless those around us.

Oswald Chambers in My Utmost for His Highest wrote:

The goal of faithfulness is not that we will do work for God, but that He will be free to do His work through us.

Will you pray with me?

Father, We come to You in the name of Jesus, the One who is Faithful and True. Hear our prayer. We have trust issues Lord. People have hurt us. They have failed to keep their promises. They have betrayed us. We too, have hurt those we love. We’re naturally self-centered and selfish. Please forgive us. Help us to forgive those who have failed us. Through Your Holy Spirit give us Your patience, kindness, and love and help us to share those blessings with others.

Father, We thank you for Your faithfulness. Guide us this week and help us to grow through Your mercy and grace. We thank and praise You now and forever. Amen.

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