40 Prayers Points Against Promise and Fail. What is Promise and Fail? Promise and Fail is when a favourable condition which was earlier made available to someone was denied the person for unreasonable conditions. Promise and Fail is when a chance of growth and development given to someone is denied and withdrawn. When an avenue for someone to grow, advance or showcase their exploits is withdrawn or denied, this is known to be a promise and failure. NOTE: Kindly Read