RADICAL COMMITMENT
Philippians 3:13-14
By J.D. Griffith
This year
I made an entirely different kind of resolution.
This new year I want to press toward the goal to win the prize for
which God has called me in Jesus Christ. Whatever it takes, with Jesus’
help, I step across the line. No
waffling, no wavering, no indecision.
We are called to affirm our commitment to the work of the Great
Commission.
My decision is made and
it’s irrevocable. I’m following
Jesus, no turning back. I trust
Him to lead me and give me the strength to follow through until the end of
my life. I promise this in
service for God’s purpose. With
His people on this His planet to His glory.
I will live my life celebrating His presence, cultivating His
character, demonstrate His love for others, and meditate on His Word.
I have been forgiven, and this purpose will lead me straight to a
home awaiting me in heaven. I
turn away from petty thinking, trashy talk, trifling with unnecessary works,
and resentful things of the past.
I won’t be engaged in a culture that demeans others, manipulated by
peers, frustrated over problems, praise seeking, or devil intimidations.
My goal is the end line, not the sidelines
I surrender the me into the You.
I will value worship over wealth, character over comfort, service
over status, people over possession, position, and pleasure.
I know what matters most, and I will give life living with this new
resolution my best shot.
If I backslide, I will persevere forward after refocusing my inner
compass to my King Jesus as True North. By God’s grace, I’ll be spirit-led,
purpose-driven, and will get up after falling down.
I will not be compromised and I will not quit until the finish line.
I will be gracious to others because of God’s amazing grace towards
me, and grateful for everything every day.
I will be generous with all that my Father entrusts to me.
To my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I say: Whatever, whenever,
wherever you ask, my answer will be “Yes.”
I’m ready anytime, anywhere, whatever it takes.!
Take Home Nugget
Today I affirm this commitment to God, submitting to His plans for my
life, no matter what.
If you can take this pledge with me, fellow sojourner, we’ll walk
hand in hand following His footprints in the sand. Print
this Commitment and place in your Bible or wherever you will be reminded.
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