Broken Promises

 January 7, 2017

Christmas – Season of Promise

“But you promised!” my child reminds me with a plaintive whine. I know, I know. But that was when I thought it would be possible. I made my promise before I had all the facts, before I knew how much money, how much time and effort was involved–before I knew the full cost.

I made a promise that I cannot keep. My promise and her dreams dash and break against harsh reality, and I find myself in the painful position of going back on my word to my child.

If only I had known then what I know now. I would do anything to undo my words, but I can’t. I can only hope she will understand and forgive.

Little ones, I address you, for through his Name your sins have been forgiven.   1 John 2:12

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