Jhonathan Howard Falcutela (Kaii)
Imaginative Dreamer & Hack Artist
Staying Committed
My
Why's & How's
of
Staying Committed
- Staying in the boat
- Great Expectations
- Biblical Lessons on Commitment
- Guidelines for Godly Commitment
- Benefits of Total Commitment
Staying on the boat
How do you view a life fully committed to God and living according to His Word?
Get into your boat now!
Great Expectations
What are those expectations?
Total Commitment
Mathew 22:37-38 says, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.”
Continual Commitment
Luke 9:23-24 says, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.”
Faithful Commitment
Galatians 2:20, says it this way, “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
Obedient Commitment
1 Kings 8:61 says "Your hearts must be fully committed to the Lord your God, to live by His decrees and obey his commands.”
Biblical Lessons
What biblical examples of commitment can you think of ? Which one do you connect with the most & why?
Your commitment does not depend on the honesty of others.
(Joshua 9)
Just because your circumstances change does not mean your commitment should.
(Daniel 6)
Your friends and culture do not have to agree with your commitment.
How you feel has nothing to do with whether or not you keep a commitment.
Making your life line up with God’s will sometimes means fulfilling back commitments.
(Philemon)
You can still keep your commitments when others release you from them.
God Himself provides the perfect picture of commitment.
Guideliness
What tips do you have for avoiding over-commitment? Tell us in the comment section, and your tips may be used in a future post on how to avoid over-commitment.
Make sure beliefs and commitments line up with each other
Stay committed to decisions but allow for flexibility in your approach
Be very careful with your words
Ask God’s direction before committing
Avoid over-commitment
Don’t Jump Out of the Boat!
Benefits
Righteousness & Justice – “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” (Psalm 37:5-6)
Impact Others for Christ – “Keep a close watch on yourself and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right, and god will save you and those who year you.” (1 Timothy 4:16)
Success – “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3)
Integrity – “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” (Proverbs 10:9)
What are you doing today to make sure you stay committed?
There are only two options regarding commitment, you’re either in or you’re out. There’s no such thing as life in between.
Staying Committed
By Jhonathan Howard Falcutela (Kaii)
