Lord, if you get me through this mess, I will dedicate my life to serving you.
Have you ever made some version of this promise to God?
I have. Not out loud, not in public—just in my heart.
Have I kept this promise?
Not really.
We all say things under desperation and duress that we don’t really follow through on, right?
What does it mean to dedicate one’s life to something anyway?
Dedicate: To set apart and consecrate to a sacred cause; to devote wholly and earnestly as to a purpose. (dictionary.com)
What would it look like if I set apart and consecrated my days, wholly and earnestly to serving God?
"I encourage you to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, dedicated to God and pleasing to him. This kind of worship is appropriate for you. Don’t become like the people of this world. Instead, change the way you think. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants—what is good, pleasing, and perfect." (Romans 12:1-2 GW)
Living a life dedicated to God is countercultural. It is not following the normal trajectory of one’s ambitions and desires. I don’t think this level of devotion can be achieved under one’s own willpower.
Lord, I pray that You will empower us with inner strength and dedication through the transformational power of Your Holy Spirit.
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