How many times have you started something only to give up the effort in a short time? I have started losing weight so many times and did well in doing so, but my dedication soon faltered and the effort was void. Your commitments shape your life more than anything else. Your commitments can develop you, or they can destroy you. But either way, they will define you. Tell me what you’re committed to, and I’ll tell you what your life will look like in 20 years. You become whatever you’re committed to. (Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.) It’s around the idea of commitment where most people miss God’s purpose for their lives. Many people are afraid to commit to anything, so they just drift through life. Others make half-hearted commitments to competing values, which leads to frustration and mediocrity. Others make a full commitment to worldly goals, such as becoming wealthy or famous, and they end up disappointed and bitter. The first wise decision you need to make is to follow Jesus. You don’t have to understand all the implications of that decision when you make it. You simply need to respond to his invitation and make a commitment to follow him. Then, as you follow Jesus, commit to the things that build a holy, godly life. Christlikeness will come from making Christ-like commitments. Dedicate yourself to following God’s will in your life and see how enjoyable your life becomes. Pastor Don [image: image.png]