How Committed Are You?

"5 Things Every Daughter Needs..."
"10 Things You Should NEVER Say To Your Husband..."
"3 Fail-Proof Methods To Rev Up Your Bible Reading..."
"7 easy Tricks To Get In Shape..."

We see them everywhere: Those blog titles and headlines that encourage us to click through and read the wisdom packaged up nicely in list form. 

There's nothing wrong with those headlines. They're attention-grabbing and comfort us that solutions to some of our greatest struggles are merely a bullet-pointed list away. 

But when it comes to real growth and digging our roots deeper into Christ, there is no "quick fix" or "easy step" method. A deep and true relationship takes time, diligence, and perseverance. 

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Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. (Psalm 90:14)

Notice the Psalmist didn't say "Satisfy us one morning..." Instead, the verse in Psalms tells us that God will satisfy us "in the morning" or "every morning." 

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Thank the Lord that His mercies are new every morning, because we need them! We sin daily (hourly for me {Mandy}!) and require a fresh dose of mercy every single day. 

This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. (2 John 1:6)

The word "walk" in 2 John 1:6 is a present tense verb. It's happening right now. Not yesterday, last week, or one time...presently. 

A tree deeply rooted is able to withstand the storm. A tree too young or not deeply rooted will sway and collapse in the storm. We are like the tree. If we are not deeply roooted in Christ's love, nurturing and cultivating our relationship with Him daily, our roots grow weak and die. Then we are vulnerable. 

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:11-12)

Most of us aren't strong enough in a physical fight to knock down our opponent in one mighty blow. Most would require consistent training, daily commitment, and a long-term vision to even feel confident stepping into the ring, let alone throwing (or receiving) the first punch!

How much more are we required to train and commit to our spiritual training for the battles we face daily? We must be in the Word, praying and communicating to the Father, and seeking His will every day.  

Ask yourself the following:
Do I commit myself daily to building a relationship with Christ?

When and how can I carve out time to spend significant time in the Word?


Am I committed to seeing it through and making the effort to truly grow my relationship with Christ?

If this seems daunting to you, just remember that we are to call on the Lord to give us strength. Jesus wants nothing more than for us to desire to know Him better. If we ask, surely He will provide a way and even a desire to deepen our relationship with Him. 

I'll be back Friday on the Blog to share how I am doing this in my own life. I look forward to hearing how your week has gone!