Creeeak, creeeak, back and forth the rusty swing-set moaned as we listened to his unusual words. He’d gotten a new job. He’d be around more. Things would be different.
The crescent-moon stood witness, as a father spoke promise to his children in the faded backyard of yesteryear.
I’m certain he meant well at the time. I believe his promise was his wish. Sadly, it’s a promise that remains locked in the hazy summer air of that 1970-something night. Unfulfilled.
Fact is, this world with all its imperfect humans (us included) is sometimes a place of disappointment. Such is the nature of life this side of heaven. While often well-meaning, we can’t always count on one another to follow through, to wholeheartedly commit, to keep a word.
Oh, but there is One who never disappoints. One who is ever-true to generations of the faith.
Tweet ThisNever leaving us empty or wanting, this tender-loving God we serve satisfies every good promise His grace affords us.
Sweet Father, may we seek out your footprints, following the example you set for us. Oh, how we thank you for your wild and aggressive faithfulness to every word spoken over us—from generations of old. 
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I’m sitting here with my coffee this morning, drinking deeply of this, “Never leaving us empty or wanting, this tender-loving God we serve satisfies every good promise His grace affords us.” He is so good, always faithful!
Good and faithful…beautiful adjectives for a worthy God. 🙂 Thanks for reading, Barbie, good to see you. <3
Oh, yes, people disappoint…and it’s especially hard to accept and move on as an adult, much less a child! I’m thankful every day that I can depend on The Lord, no matter what. He is faithful! Thank you for being a part of our link up community!
Thank you, Carrie, love the weekend community, and your and Barbie’s new site is beautiful. Thankful with you, this morning, for a faithful God. ((sweet blessings))
These words sing hope into my soul: “how we thank you for your wild and aggressive faithfulness to every word spoken over us” as I remember afresh how very tender-loving and faithful our Abba-Father God is. The challenge is replacing the hissed lies of the enemy with the loving, promise-filled words spoken over us. I needed this reminder as I seek to know more of my worth in Christ alone. Thank you, Brenda! Blessings. <3
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I hear ya, Joy. I, too, have had to learn my worth in Christ…and, sometimes need a refresher course. “Hissed lies,” I like that. The evil one is in the business of confusion, but thankfully, the Spirit lives within reminding us to claim the promises. Great to see you, Joy. 🙂 ((xoxo))
Brenda.. I love your description of His faithfulness to His Word over us … “wild and aggressive”. It is so descriptive of how He pursues us.
Hey, friend. <3 Great to see you. Oh, the wild pursuit of the One who knit us together, how do we begin to fathom? He's the best. 🙂 Thanks for your sweet encouragement. ((xoxo))
Beautiful words for Monday morning! He is our true constant in this fallen world. Amen sista! Thank you for the reminder and have a blessed week!
Hey, Kelsey, thanks for the sweet encouragement. So sorry to hear about the recent losses in your community. ((hug)) Prayers for y’all. ((grace upon grace))
Grateful with you, Brenda, that He never changes like shifting shadows. Follow in His footsteps, yes yes yes!
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Hey, Linda. Thanks for reading, friend. Walking alongside you as we follow those footsteps together. ((xoxo))
“Oh, how we thank you for your wild and aggressive faithfulness to every word spoken over us—from generations of old.” Hallelujah! What a beautiful word this morning as I ease into the work day. What a light. I needed this. Have a beautiful week, my friend and thank you for linking up to Open Mic Monday at Cisneros Cafe. Xoxo
What a sweet encouragement you are, Carolina. Thank you, friend. ((hug))
Brenda, what a beautiful picture your words paint in my mind … “Sweet Father, may we seek out your footprints, following the example you set for us.” Amen!
((Hugs)) to you sweet friend. : )
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Hey there, friend. Thanks for always being the encouragement you are. <3 ((xoxo))
Ah, yes, our always faithful heavenly Father steps in when our earthly fathers prove that they’re human. We all need to make the transition and extend grace to our fellow humans.
Hey, Anita, nice to meet you. 🙂 Happy almost 50th to you! Thanks for coming by and sharing. ((grace upon grace))
Brenda, somehow I am just today finding your space and your words. So beautiful. Relentless faithfulness. You’ve got a way of putting the strong with the vulnerable that is so helpful!
Dear Michele, so glad you found my little corner of the web. Lovely to see you. Thanks so much for your encouraging words, they bless me. ((hug))
Your words are beautiful! Our humanness gets in the way of ourselves over and over. We mean well but we are imperfect. As hard as we try at times, we fail at simple relationships because we get in the way and our promises become empty. You encourage us with the beautiful truth that we can always rely on God. It fills me with such hope today.
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Hey, Mary. 🙂 Hope…that’s a good word. I’ve mostly considered it grace, but…hope…hmm, I like that. Ever-grateful for the One whose promises are overflowing, never empty. Thanks for coming by and being an encouragement, Mary. ((hug))
Oh, Father, may I always chase after Your faithfulness relentlessly! Beautiful and challenging words for sure! Blessings, liz
Hey, Liz, great to see you. 🙂 Thanks for stopping in and being a blessing today. ((hug))
Needed this reminder today. the hubbie just started a new job today and there is going to be more hours. full satisfaction in God is my heart’s desire. Thanks so much. visiting from history #30
Hi, Kristina, nice to meet you. 🙂 I share your heart’s desire…He is enough; everything else falls into place when our focus is on Him, doesn’t it? Thanks for visiting, Kristina. ((grace upon grace))
Brenda, your words are so poetic and inspiring here. I love it all and am so thankful for the Hope this gives us, that no matter what happens this side of Heaven, we can trust the Lord to keep His Word! Thank you for sharing with me @ Tea&Word Tuesday!
Welcome, Meghan. 🙂 Thankful with you that His word remains true. He’s the best. 🙂 Great to meet you! ((grace upon grace))
Brenda, what a beautiful reminder of the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father! It reminds me of the scripture in Psalm 27:10 “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.” He is a good Father, isn’t He? Have a great weekend!
Hey, Alisa. 🙂 Thanks for sharing that scripture; it’s one that is near to my heart. The Father of the fatherless never disappoints. Love Him. Thanks for visiting, great to see you. ((xoxo))
Brenda..good reminders of God’s faithfulness. My mother recently passed away and through the whole ordeal His timing was perfect and so faithful to be there for me and the rest of our family. And I trust His faithfullness that my mother is with Him for she belong to Him. It makes the grief of losing her here on earth easier to bear. Missing someone you love is not sin, grieving is a gift from our faithful Lord for He grieves over us when we do not walk close to Him. Great post.
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(((Betty))) So sorry to hear about your loss. So thankful that, for those in the family of God, this is not the end. Prayers for y’all. Thanks for coming by and sharing, Betty. ((grace upon grace))
God is faithful, even when we are not. So thankful for this truth in our lives, and in the lives of those we love. Beautiful words to encourage and uplift! Thank you. Following you at Crystal’s this week. Blessings!
Right there with ya, Julie–so thankful for the truth of a faithful God in our lives, as well. There is none like Him… <3 Thanks for visiting and sharing, Julie. 🙂 ((sweet blessings))
Hi Brenda, your new site looks great. Love the overhaul. Just perfect, warm and inviting. And your words speak comfort to my heart, like a balm on an open wound. Relationships have been tough and I am having a hard time not clinging to the past, and it is dragging me down. Thank you for the reminder that His grace is sufficient, and He will fill me with hope for my future. Blessings and hugs.