Psalm 18:30-31 / New Living Translation - "God's way is perfect. All the LORD's promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock?"
From famous lyrics to close friends, there is a promise that is often made and rarely kept. I'm here for you; you can always count on me. Most of us have promised or been promised this sometime in our life, and most, if not all, have felt that sting of rejection or disappointment when things didn't quite turn out that way.
We say "nobody's perfect," but somehow we expect that everyone should be. In the midst of our trying circumstances, we call out to the people who promised to always be there, but they don't answer. They don't even call us back. Loved ones will hurt us because they are human. Even the best friend, the closest sister, the doting parent will fail in their ability to be there for you. There is no escaping it.
But there is someone who you can always count on. You can tell him everything. He listens. He hears you. He'll wrap his arms around you and tell you everything will be all right. God is perfect - the perfect Father, the perfect friend. He is completely trustworthy.
Have you been disappointed or hurt by someone you love? How can you extend grace to them today? Trust in the one who is dependable. God is willing and able to be your solid rock. He is the one you can always turn to.
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