Commitment.... Where Is It?

And whatsoever you do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not to men.....Colossians 3:23

Commitment means 1. an act of committing to a charge or trust: 2. an agreement or pledge to do something in the future; 3. the state or an instance of being obligated or emotionally.

On March 8th, 1997, I pledged myself to my Husband.  My commitment to Him has been tried and tested but it has never waned.  But in my study tonight it was about committing myself to the Lord.  I have to ask myself, "Am I committed to you Lord?" "Have I been there for you like I have tried to be there for my husband in our marriage?"  My answer would have to be no.  

I have not given the Lord the best of me.  Yet He has called me to be a voice because He still trust me and loves me unconditionally.  My commitment has been toward work and my family and I have only given the Lord a small portion of me.  What have I done with His Love and His Trust???  Do things unto the Lord and not for man!!  Such a powerful statement and yet I have read it so many times but tonight it hit me heart to the core.  God has given me such a wonderful opportunity in life.  I work in His house and I get to come home and be with my family.  Yet at night I watch a movie, read some from the bible (Just enough to make my flesh feel good.) and then fall to sleep.  I want to make a new commitment to the Lord and give Him all that I can give Him.  I need to be accountable to Him.  My work and my calling in life is from Him and for His purpose. I committed to my husband 15 years ago and I am committing my life and all that I do to the Lord.  It's never too late to start over and ask for forgiveness.  I don't want to stand before the Lord and have to say, "sorry Lord but I was tired so I had to watch a movie or sorry Lord I couldn't speak to that person today when they came in for help because I was too busy."  My life I give to the Lord!

Prayer:  Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for trusting me and Loving me, like no other person can.  Forgive me Lord where I have failed you.  Renew in me my commitment to You.  Let me about your business Lord and not that of man.  Let all that do from home and work and my entire life be for you and you only.  I love You and Praise Your Holy Name.  AMEN