Hello, my dear friends! Today’s promise verse is from Proverbs 12:22: “The Lord delights in people who are trustworthy.” Do you know that I love a certain kind of people? I love people who are trustworthy. You can tell them anything, share your secrets and fears with them, and they will never reveal them to anyone else. I have very few close friends, and all of them are trustworthy. I can share anything with them, knowing they will keep it confidential. All of us desire such friends, and I also try to be that kind of friend to others.

Today, are you thinking, “Lord, I have been trustworthy, but people keep speaking wrongly about me. I try to be faithful in everything I do, yet others always find fault with me. Even in the smallest things, I try to be righteous, but people continue to criticize me”? Do not worry, my dear friends. Even if your friends or family members do not appreciate you, the Lord delights in you when you walk in truth. The Lord sees your faithfulness, even in the smallest things you do with honesty and integrity. He knows the struggles you have faced and the sacrifices you have made while standing up for your family and friends. Even when nobody recognizes your faithfulness, He sees everything you have gone through.

I have a friend who stands up for me in whatever I do. Even if I do something wrong, she will stand up for me and say, “No, she is right!” I do not want you to be the kind of friend who supports someone even when they are wrong. Rather, I am sharing this incident to show you how loyal and trustworthy my friend is. Perhaps you are also such a person. You may say, “Lord, I always stand up for my friends and family. I stand up for You, too. I try to be faithful and truthful, but I still do not see any blessings in my life.” My dear friends, do not be discouraged. The Lord sees your faithfulness and is pleased with you. Even when others fail to recognize your goodness, remember that you are precious to Him. Continue to walk in truth, remain faithful to God, and trust Him to lead you forward. The Lord loves you, and He knows every sincere act of faithfulness in your life.

Prayer:
Loving Heavenly Father, thank You for this wonderful promise. I pray for everyone who has been truthful and faithful to You. Lord, let Your blessings come into their lives without further delay, according to Your perfect will. For those who are sick and watching this programme, hear their cries, O Lord. They may be wondering why they are suffering despite trying to live righteously. Touch them and heal them today. Let them rise and walk freely, remove their bodily pains, and strengthen their knees. Restore their health and renew their strength. Let Your blessings flow into their lives, and fill their homes with peace and happiness. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.