Commitment

commitment - How can I know if I am truly committed to God?

Fear the LORD and serve him wholeheartedly.

Joshua 24:14

Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him.

Matthew 4:19-20

Give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.

Romans 6:13

Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.

Psalm 37:5

BEING COMMITTED to God means being dedicated to living our lives like Jesus and for Jesus. Commitment is more than intellectual agreement; it involves giving our whole selves—body, soul, emotions, and mind—to God for his use. Do we strive to love others as Jesus did? Do we pray for others the way Jesus did? Think about your commitment. Which activities take priority in your life? What do you love most? When we make Jesus the central, dominating commitment of our lives, we properly place all our activities in order. Commitment to God can be costly, but God promises great blessings for those who are faithful in their commitment to him.

Prayer Prompts

Lord, if I am honest, sometimes these commitments take priority over you: . . .

Your Word tells me that to be fully committed to you, I must . . .