Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Commitment

Many people live life from abstract rather than real. The place God has for you is more than a spot on a map, it is attainable, achievable, available, and affordable.

I write to inspire you to take time to commit to your dreams, hopes and your goals. I write to inspire you to commit to your purpose, God, church and your family.

Commitment is something that many struggle to fulfill. The commitment to become healthy, and to manage finances, to paying off debts and to prepare for retirement can be a struggle. There are those who wrestle to commit to relationships and responsibilities. Many struggle to fulfill commitment to Honor God with the way we live and our commitments to serve with all of our heart, mind and souls.

Commitment is the willingness to go all the way, regardless whether the road is smooth or facing overwhelming challenges. God never promises that life will be smooth sailing and clear skies. Quite often we are faced with weeping moments, and terrible tears. But through it all God does promise that joy will return. (Psalm 30:5)

Christ demonstrates commitment to us in so many ways. First, He gave up riches in glory that through His poverty we might be rich. Secondly, He placed his deity on pause to assume earthly flesh. He vacated royal mansion and status to live in Nazareth, and become the son of a carpenter. He committed His life for our welfare, despite being ridicule, rejected, and refused. Commitment is evident through Christ’s life, enduring the pain of the cross and despising the shame of antagonistic insults. He knew know sins but died for our sins. His commitment is evident as He went in a cold and wet grave for three days. He didn’t stay there because of His commitment He got up! Still committed He promises to return and receive us unto Himself and the Father.

Next time you find yourself struggling with your commitment to your purpose, God, finances, to lose weight, your marriage, your dreams and aspirations, remember Christ and the level of commitment He exemplifies to go all the way.

I really want to hear from you.

Expect, Embrace & Experience Victory!

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