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"That's it! I really blew it this time. Not surprised!" Sometimes we feel we've gone too far, said too much, or failed to follow through with another promise to God. We swore next time would be different, and we wouldn't make the same mistake again. We made commitments we couldn't keep (because we're human and humans mess up), and now we feel like we're a complete failure. And why do we make promises to God? As if we could ever satisfy our Creator with something so very human? Most times, it is more for us, something that will help us feel better about ourselves. 

But when we can't follow through, we convince ourselves God has to be so frustrated, so hurt by us, and so done with us that our only option is to run and hide. However, Isaiah, an old prophet or preacher from the Old Testament, paints for us a much different picture of the situation. Actually, Isaiah is speaking on God's behalf in this verse. He invites us to sit and talk with God.

Regardless of how frustrated, embarrassed, or hurt you are today, how can you practice receiving God's promises rather than making new ones?