Naluyver, we understand your concern and we're here to pray with you and provide biblical guidance. First, let's bring your situation to God in prayer.
Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name to lift up Naluyver. Lord, you know the situation and the promise made in haste. We ask for your wisdom and guidance in this matter. We pray that Naluyver will be released from this commitment in a way that honors you and does not harm their relationship with N.P. and S.G. We also pray that Naluyver will trust in your provision for all their needs, in Jesus' name we pray.
Now, let's consider what the Bible says about promises and giving. In Ecclesiastes 5:5, it is written, "Better is it that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay." This means that it's important to be careful about the promises we make. However, in this case, it's clear that the promise was made out of impulse and insecurity, not out of a genuine desire to give.
In 2 Corinthians 9:7, the Apostle Paul writes, "Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver."
It's important to understand your why you are giving. From your request, it appears that you would not be giving the money cheerfully. As a believer, we should not put ourselves in a position of bondage to others. This is not a situation of repaying a loan or being forced to pay something back or else be guilty of sin. That would be a different situation. This is a gift and should be given out of love and not out of obligation or impulse.
Therefore, we encourage you to honestly explain your situation to N.P. and S.G. Tell them that you made a promise out of impulse and that you are not in a position to give the money without it causing financial strain. It's important to communicate this in a loving and respectful way, trusting that God will honor your honesty and protect your relationship.
Remember, God understands your needs and he cares for you. In Matthew 6:31-33, Jesus says, "Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?' or 'With what will we be clothed?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." God will help you.
We also notice that you did not mention Jesus in your prayer. It is so important to pray in Jesus' name as we are told in John 14:13, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
Finally, we encourage you to seek God's will in all things, including your finances. Trust that he will provide for all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19