Commitment: October 13, 2009

TODAYS WORD FOR TUESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2009

COMMITMENT

Defined by Webster:

The act of committing; pledging or engaging oneself; a promise; obligation.

GODS WORD

“Commit yourselves to the Lord and serve Him only.” I Samuel 7:3.

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3.

Jesus said: "Whoever commits sin is a slave to sin." John 8:34.

WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE

These three scripture verses give us three ways to look at the word COMMITMENT. First, we are to commit OURSELVES to the Lord. Secondly, we are to commit ALL THAT WE DO to the Lord daily. Thirdly, there is a reminder to us that when we commit sin we become a SLAVE TO SIN.

There are numerous times every day when a commitment to or for something is necessary. The most important commitment that one can make in a lifetime is a firm commitment to God. This is the first step in living a life that is pleasing to God. Making a commitment to God is more then going to church, reading the Bible or even praying. A commitment to God is having a relationship with God's Son, Jesus Christ. This is what makes Christianity meaningful, unique and different then all other religions. As we develop a closer relationship with God, He will be able to work in and through us and then we can experience God’s blessings.

Other commitments that are important to make in life is a commitment to your spouse, your family, your neighbors, your church, your school and your job. These commitments are vital for one to live a rewarding and fulfilled life. It means more then a promise. A commitment requires action.

We remember when one of our children was in high school and she was very active in sports as well as being her high schools student body president. Frankly, she came to a point in her life when she was "burned out" with sports and she wanted to quit. She had made a commitment to sports and she had an important role to play on the teams. As parents it was our responsibility to remind her that she had made a commitment to her school, her coaches and her teams, and she needed to realize she had an obligation to fulfill that commitment.

She decided to honor her commitments and in return God honored her with success. She never quit and she gave her best to fulfill all of her commitments. This is what commitments are all about. Every day we make commitments. How many do you honor? Commitments are a promise and an obligation.

TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER

We come to You today Lord, to renew our commitment to You to live this day honoring Your name. We ask for strength that only You can give for us to meet every commitment we have made for today. We commit our works, our deeds and our thoughts to You. We pray that You will give us opportunities to help others to know You as their Lord. We ask You to bless our family, our friends, our Church and the world we live in with a special blessing from You today.