I have devotions that include me only. JaNonda and I discuss so much together. Many times my whole family discusses a devotion, purpose or direction. Though I still have what I call a weekly devotion. An action will occur at the start of my week, many times out of the blue, but sticks to me. I try to take everything that happens to me and turn it into something that will change me, people around me or even the place around me. I guess I should write them here. I have written many on paper. Here is one that didn’t make it too paper but it is on here. Two of my best friends and I were talking about life, God while deeply asking ourselves what are we doing. As I walked away I began to analyze (which I do often) the message our culture sends to all of us today regarding commitment. So here it goes and comment back your feelings on this subject too.
Commitment, what is this? I think we hear this more times than not as it relates to marriage. Marriage, what is this? Would it be fair to say that it should be a never-ending, sharing, reproducing and working relationship? I feel safe in stating that we can all agree that this word “marriage” today is not as strong as we thought it to be once before. Yet we can see that “marriage” can be related into so many areas of our life. We agree to stand with each other in several things in life. One party or person may see it as a commitment and another may see it as I’m good as long as it doesn’t interfere in my own important moments of life. At times one party should be reminded to be tolerant and loving as the other experiences moments immaturity and ignorance. Eventually love has its opportunity to mold a special relationship into a perfect example of strength, beauty and unconditional commitment! How does this relate with Kingdom thinking. It can be related to marriage. We make commitments and when things get a little dull, uneasy, complex, or we can’t find our worth then we have the impulse to look elsewhere to compensate for these emotions. We look to other places that will give us the instant satisfaction. I know I’ve been there too. You know, when once again, we have the satisfaction of becoming the focus of everyone. There is excitement of something new. We know we don’t want to be this self-indulgent person. If we give in to this impulse then we’re being re:cycled. Re:cycled is the cycle of starting new, being noticed, having things done for us that makes us feel good about ourselves. Then that dreaded time arrives when I must start “giving” back into the relationship. The part of the cycle where the famous words of “you don’t get anything back if you don’t put anything in” is knocking. I’m convinced that when we don’t give back we don’t sacrifice anything. Isn’t love centered on sacrifice? Sometimes sacrifice is just engaging in a conversation that we would normally not take part in. Perhaps a family (with or without child) can take part in a charity event that adds purpose for everyone. I guess what I’m saying is that in today’s culture, it’s who’s looking out for you mentality, what are we doing? When does being selfish stop and being selfless begin? I don’t think it is a stop and start thing, though. I think it is an intentional enhancement that we must sacrifice to become. Pertaining to great relationships there is only one thing better than sacrifice. It is obedience. Where was I? Oh yeah. Commitment -the act, state and purpose of being committed. -chuck
Commitment, what is this? I think we hear this more times than not as it relates to marriage. Marriage, what is this? Would it be fair to say that it should be a never-ending, sharing, reproducing and working relationship? I feel safe in stating that we can all agree that this word “marriage” today is not as strong as we thought it to be once before. Yet we can see that “marriage” can be related into so many areas of our life. We agree to stand with each other in several things in life. One party or person may see it as a commitment and another may see it as I’m good as long as it doesn’t interfere in my own important moments of life. At times one party should be reminded to be tolerant and loving as the other experiences moments immaturity and ignorance. Eventually love has its opportunity to mold a special relationship into a perfect example of strength, beauty and unconditional commitment! How does this relate with Kingdom thinking. It can be related to marriage. We make commitments and when things get a little dull, uneasy, complex, or we can’t find our worth then we have the impulse to look elsewhere to compensate for these emotions. We look to other places that will give us the instant satisfaction. I know I’ve been there too. You know, when once again, we have the satisfaction of becoming the focus of everyone. There is excitement of something new. We know we don’t want to be this self-indulgent person. If we give in to this impulse then we’re being re:cycled. Re:cycled is the cycle of starting new, being noticed, having things done for us that makes us feel good about ourselves. Then that dreaded time arrives when I must start “giving” back into the relationship. The part of the cycle where the famous words of “you don’t get anything back if you don’t put anything in” is knocking. I’m convinced that when we don’t give back we don’t sacrifice anything. Isn’t love centered on sacrifice? Sometimes sacrifice is just engaging in a conversation that we would normally not take part in. Perhaps a family (with or without child) can take part in a charity event that adds purpose for everyone. I guess what I’m saying is that in today’s culture, it’s who’s looking out for you mentality, what are we doing? When does being selfish stop and being selfless begin? I don’t think it is a stop and start thing, though. I think it is an intentional enhancement that we must sacrifice to become. Pertaining to great relationships there is only one thing better than sacrifice. It is obedience. Where was I? Oh yeah. Commitment -the act, state and purpose of being committed. -chuck
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