promises

The entire Christian faith is about promises and covenants. Promises of the Promised Land, promises of eternal life, promises of salvation, promises of rewards, promises of prosperity, promises, promises, promises.

I am always the selfish, greedy, crafty sort of person. I wait until God keeps His side of the promise to keep my side. Sometimes that means that neither side fulfills the promise. And I am bitter, often.

"These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised."
- Hebrews 11:39

Faith, being certain in what I believe, allows me to keep my side first. I should initiate, not reciprocate.