Staying Committed

“Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.” (Psalm 37:5 NLT)

Commitment involves giving yourself over to a person, cause, or task. It requires discipline, trust, and submission. When we commit ourselves to a job, a relationship, or even a hobby--we have to relinquish a certain amount of control. We give up other opportunities and other relationships, as well as time and energy for other pursuits. We hesitate to make long-term commitments, because we aren’t sure how passionate we will feel about anything in the future.

Some people have difficulty making commitments; others have trouble keeping them. Staying committed, after the novelty and excitement have waned, requires more dedication and discipline than many of us can muster. Or, if you are overcommitted with too many responsibilities, you may not be able to follow through on all of them. No wonder we are plagued with commitment issues!

The solution is to make only ONE primary commitment. Hand yourself and everything you care about to God.  Entrust everything to Him. He will help you. Listen for directions and follow Him. Acknowledge that God is in charge. Invest all your energy into staying faithful and devoted to His cause. Trust God to point out any secondary commitments you may need to make. Rely on Him to give you the supernatural strength that is needed to maintain these commitments.

“Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;   he’s the one who will keep you on track.” (Proverbs 3:6 MSG)