"And may your hearts be fully committed to the LORD our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”
This week I thought God would be leading me towards being thankful and although I am thankful for so many blessings what He's laid on my heart is that of commitment. In all things that we are called to do, we are to be totally and fully committed to them. This may be in service, in work, and most importantly in our relationships with others and with Christ.
Times are not easy for many right now and along with growing stressors come relational issues where we want to simply give up. It's easier to give up than to hang in there and really stand strong in the things that come against us and try to tear us apart. Too quickly we are willing to just throw in the towel and say the person or the situation isn't worth the effort. Wow, am I thankful that God isn't so weak. He never gives up on us and is completely committed to walking this life with us even when sometimes we want to say we're done, this is too hard. How many times have we said in our relationships, I just can't do this it's too difficult? Did God promise you that life would be easy if you accepted Him? No, He said His burden was light but He didn't say it was easy. What in life that you've ended up cherishing has been easy? I can't really think of a single thing, even bringing in new life through birth is hard, it's painful but oh so beautiful. I don't know of a single mother who would think the pain wasn't worth seeing their beautiful new life in their arms.
God sees the struggles, He sees the heartaches and He knows your desires. He can see you through, He can strengthen relationships that you think cannot possibly sustain the latest tragedy or misunderstanding. He doesn't give up, He is committed to you. The God who created the Heavens, who created the beautiful sunsets and all the beautiful tapestries of this life is fully committed to all of us. He NEVER gives up, even during our times when we feel we just can't anymore.
Where are you in your journey? Have you given up hope? Have you been lacking in your commitment to activities, prayer time, relationships or perhaps even to yourself and your well being? As Christians we are called to be Christ like, to be Christ followers, to be His hands and His feet in this world. All of that requires our full commitment. If you are feeling weak, remember where your source of strength comes from. Don't give up, our God never will.
Blessings,
Heather
