Rick Warren, the author of The Purpose-Driven Life, states, "Nothing shapes your life more than the commitment you choose to make." Commitment is the game changer that often separates us from ordinary students, workers, and servants. It can be defined as loyalty. I believe that more than ever, people need this attribute to elevate every facet of their lives.
In the Bible, the story of Ruth exemplifies genuine commitment. She committed to following Naomi and leaving her country of nativity behind to take on whatever Naomi told her to do. Commitment is letting go of what you know and embracing the unknown.
Genuine commitment requires a certain level of faith that moves without knowing what will happen. It is something that will ask you to make some costly sacrifice that will change the trajectory of your life. It will push you to leave your comfort zone and lean forward to the new. John Maxwell states, "Life begins at the end of our comfort zone." I have never seen anyone achieve much by being in a comfortable place.
Your vision should make you uncomfortable to the point where it stretches your purpose and potential. To achieve this vision, you will have to be committed to it. Why? Things and people will try to distract you from it. Some days, you will feel like you cannot overcome certain obstacles. Your commitment to be great will constantly push you to be intentional and purpose-driven.
The more committed you are, the more you will find a solution to every problem that will seek to prevent your progress. You must be determined to ride through the storms of life and lift your head high. Your self-talk will aid in your level of commitment. Each day, affirm who you are and what you can do. Nothing significant comes easy. The greater the outcome, the greater the hardship and suffering will be. You have the power to rise. The Apostle Paul states, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).
Today, what is your commitment temperature? Without strong commitment, there cannot be significant victories. In a marriage, the husband and wife must be fully committed or sold out to each other. They know that without this, they will not be able to stand against the challenges that will come. Their love commitment often holds them when they are in a 'rough patch.' It is constantly putting each other first. It is choosing to abandon their desire to fulfill their partner's desire.
Let commitment be the guiding principle that assures you success in your daily activities and relationships. God calls us to ensure that our hearts are fully committed to Him (I Kings 8:61).
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