In the midst of crisis, Ruth makes an incredible promise to her mother-in-law Naomi. Her vow was attacked immediately by the context of her life—namely the radical cultural differences of the two women and their uncertain positions in society. How often do we allow the context of our lives to justify why we break our promises? Ruth’s faithfulness to Naomi is a powerful lesson in understanding the invisible currency in our relationships: promises. Each time we break or keep a promise, we weaken or strengthen the relationship. We all move in the direction of the promises we believe in; therefore, we need to believe more in the promises of God and live them out with faithfulness while we wait for God to fulfill His promises in our lives.