Pie Crust Promises
I love the movie “Mary Poppins.” In it, two lonely children become enthralled with their new nursemaid, Mary Poppins, who we could say without a doubt, is a little different.
She brings excitement to the children who are ignored by their parents. One night, after a particularly exciting day, they implore Mary Poppins, “Promise you’ll never leave us!”
For all of her zany actions, Mary Poppins replies wisely, “That’s a pie crust promise -- easily made, easily broken.” She knew she couldn't always be there for the children and wouldn't promise them otherwise.
People crave stability. We want to be assured that someone will make everything all right in our world. Unfortunately, most of us have to deal with vows that falter : a business partner absconds with company funds; a spouse decides he/she is happier living with someone else. Even the government seems to renege on its laws.
Christians can rest assured that God’s promises won’t “fall apart.” His Word tells us He will never desert us (Hebrews 13:5). His lovingkindness is everlasting (Psalm 107:1).
Memorize Psalm 117. Then, when you’re given a "pie crust" promise, you can say with the psalmist: “Praise the Lord, all nations: Laud Him, all peoples! For his lovingkindness is great toward us. And the truth of the Lord is everlasting. Praise the Lord!”
Take care.
Kayleen
www.KayleenR.com
She brings excitement to the children who are ignored by their parents. One night, after a particularly exciting day, they implore Mary Poppins, “Promise you’ll never leave us!”
For all of her zany actions, Mary Poppins replies wisely, “That’s a pie crust promise -- easily made, easily broken.” She knew she couldn't always be there for the children and wouldn't promise them otherwise.
People crave stability. We want to be assured that someone will make everything all right in our world. Unfortunately, most of us have to deal with vows that falter : a business partner absconds with company funds; a spouse decides he/she is happier living with someone else. Even the government seems to renege on its laws.
Christians can rest assured that God’s promises won’t “fall apart.” His Word tells us He will never desert us (Hebrews 13:5). His lovingkindness is everlasting (Psalm 107:1).
Memorize Psalm 117. Then, when you’re given a "pie crust" promise, you can say with the psalmist: “Praise the Lord, all nations: Laud Him, all peoples! For his lovingkindness is great toward us. And the truth of the Lord is everlasting. Praise the Lord!”
Take care.
Kayleen
www.KayleenR.com
posted by Kayleen | 4:23 PM
2 Comments:
Your illustrations to make a point are so visual. I will always remember "pie crust" promises now.
Your illustrations are always so visual and easily remembered. I will always remember "pie crust promises" now.
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