I had to pause, pray, and step away after reading today’s chapter. The Lord kept bringing different parts of it to my attention all throughout the day—which was actually a good thing. It kept me from just reading and moving on. I had to wrestle with it. "Why is this in the Bible? What’s the point of this for me today? Does this hold meaning at all for me today?"
Im thankful this verse was neatly tucked In today's reading,“But if he later annuls the vow, he must suffer the consequences for the failure to fulfill the vow.”. Numbers 30:15 GNT
At first, I wasn’t sure how to feel about it. The idea of a father or husband having the legal authority to confirm or annul a woman’s vow, yeah that Is straight out of the old times! The more I sat with it though, the more I saw something deeper: If they had to bear the consequences, then their role wasn’t just about control—it was actually about protection and covering. That hit different.
Here is where I landed with today's reading:
✨ In a world where commitments are often broken—whether in relationships, business, or faith—my words actually matter. Whether it’s a promise to God, a commitment to a friend, or even something I tell myself, I need to be intentional about following through. Or just not make the promise at all.
I’d like to think my intentions are good (I think? 🤷🏻♀️), but maybe before I commit to something, I need to pause and ask myself:
Can I actually keep this?
Am I saying this out of pressure or conviction?
✨ If I commit to something—whether it’s finances, marriage, or even a business decision—I need to uphold it. And if I can’t, I need to be honest about it instead of just pushing through out of pride.
The idea of fathers and husbands having that kind of say over someone’s vows still feels tough to swallow. I have to remember this Isn't written In 2025 this was written a very long time ago.
What If the bigger takeaway here is the importance of spiritual covering and wise counsel.
Before making a life-changing decision, am I willing to seek wisdom from people I trust? As a single woman, how much more important it is to seek help. I can either feel alone in my decisions, or I can recognize the people God has placed in my life to help me avoid unnecessary or harmful commitments.
✨ I’ve definitely made vows out of emotion before. I get caught up in the excitement and say yes too quickly. It’s not that I mean to be careless; a lot of times, my pride is at the root of it.
Here’s what I’m walking away with today:
My words have power.
My commitments shape my life.
Accountability is a gift, not a burden.
By being more intentional with my words, keeping my promises, and seeking wise counsel, I’m choosing wisdom over impulse and humility over pride.
Curious what takeaways you had for this chapter. I admit It was a tough one for sure. Im so grateful for the Holy Spirit. 💛
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