Promises, promises

…The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works.
Psalm 145:13b

Do you keep certain scriptures and promises of God close to you?

I’ve been meditating on Psalm 145 in the wee hours of insomniac mornings. So I was thrilled Wednesday night at 6:30 when Stuart focused on this psalm in a medley of songs and words for our worship.

I’ve also been excited this week to see promises popping out everywhere on my plants, declaring “Blooms are on the way!” in the near future.

As promising as they may look though, there’s no guarantee they’ll flower out.

But God’s promises are certain!

Just in Psalm 145 alone are enough promises to get us excited about the season we’re in, as well as the eternal spring around the corner.

Here are five among my favorite promises of God from Psalm 145.

1. He’s greater than you can even imagine
Psalm 145:3The first time I saw this I was shocked. I had no idea amaryllis were even in this garden dish. And then when they actually bloomed, wow! I’m surprised even this week to see buds again.

Don’t think you can overestimate God. He’s always full of surprises. His greatness is so over the top that you can never think too highly of Him. 

2. He will always be good to you
Psalm 145:9I think I’m supposed to pamper my tulips a little more than I do. But thankfully they get enough sustenance without my help to send shoots back up and then provide the most beautiful pink color in the spring. They’re some of my favorites.

Regardless of how the world treats you, the Lord is good to you all the time. Sometimes that goodness may hurt (i.e., discipline), but if He promises compassion on all He has made—and He does—you can count on Him.

3. He will lift you up every time you fall
Psalm 145:14This bougainvillea may look like a goner, I admit. But it’s not. It looks this pathetic every winter, but with warmth and sunshine on the way, it will grow new shoots and be beautiful by late spring.

Your situation may look hopeless at times too. But God promises to support you and help you back up every time. 

4. He will always be nearby listening to you
Psalm 145:18-19Buttercups are everywhere, huh? They pop up in places this time of year that I never remember even planting. They’re among the first of my flowers to bloom and are the hardiest to grow most anywhere.

Wherever you go, whenever you truly cry out to God, He promises to be right there. Nobody else can make a promise like that and fulfill it.

5. He will preserve you in His everlasting kingdom
Psalm 145:13,20Monday was the 1-year anniversary of my dad’s death from lung cancer. I miss him terribly. But I’m grateful he’s more alive now than he’s ever been, celebrating in God’s eternal kingdom.

It’s the ultimate promise. Not only life in the full now, but eternal life in the presence of Jesus. Forever.

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Have you seen buds or blooms this week?

What promises of God do you hold dear?

On Fridays we share five favorites at Susanne’s. But every day we can bless Him and praise His name forever and ever (Psalm 145:2).

Thanks, Jenna, for shooting special-order photographs for your mom!