I’ve been holding onto a program, passed out at church a while back, because of a part of the sermon that touched a chord. I had to grab a pen and write down what was said because I knew I’d want to circle back around to it someday – and maybe even share it?
Whether you are particularly religious, or spiritual, or not – and I never mean to “preach” here – I thought this was worth a few thoughts.
The sermon was entitled “Commitment and Compassion” and I won’t get into the message per se or the scripture, but the following statement stuck with me.
“A divine delay is not the same as a cancelled promise.”
We’ve all had promises made to us, and subsequently broken. Disappointing to say the least. One of the biggest being broken promises made when two people exchange vows at their wedding.
Perhaps promises should not be made so easily, unless you’re sure you can deliver?
Anyway, in relation to this sermon, the message to drive home was that maybe the promises are not broken, or cancelled – maybe they’re just delayed a bit. If the promise of “happily ever after” isn’t delivered by your spouse, does that necessarily mean you can’t be happy?
If I’m waiting for another person to gift me my “happily ever after”, boy am I gonna be in for a huge let down. I think I’ll be working on my “happily ever after” myself, and if getting there is delayed a bit – so be it.
I promise not to let myself down. : -)
suddenlysinglewomen 
We all make our own happiness….
Indeed! Just takes some longer than others to understand and acknowledge that. My Dad used to always say, “You can only depend on #1 (yourself)”.