3 Ways to Stay Committed: God's way.
- Marlene Bierworth
- May 16, 2018
- 2 min read
I know I'm a hard hitter on commitment, especially in a marraige relationship, but I've been inspired once again by the fictional couple portrayed in Smitten, the second book in the Jones Star series.
Patrick takes the word commitment to a new level.
He has learned the source of his help.
Who holds your world?
After many years of living with the same man, I'm confident that if push came to shove in a health related crisis, I would support him - and he me - to the bitter end. But, what if the crisis happened a few short months in? Would I have still been just as committed?
Time together, weathering the storms of life, solidifies commitment. I get that. But, let's tip our hats to Patrick. He is a young man who does not need any more obstacles added to his stress-filled history with the love of his life. He doesn't bat an eye. He stays focussed, committed to his vows and his woman, even when the accident threatens to take it all from him.
Check him out here. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CT8GT7T
I'm thinking of you today.
I hope that life is not throwing too many hurdles your way these days. It can be overwhelming when we try to go it without support. God never meant for us to face trails on our own. He never leaves or forsakes us. So check off this list, and draw strength from these sources for your challenges today.
1. Lean not to your own understanding. Crap happens to all. None of us are exempt and none of us can see the end while struggling in the midst of the storm. Admitting our loss of sight is the first step.
2. Rely on the one who holds your tomorrow. Trust is a hard pill to swallow. We all think we can go it alone. Ask the addict and those considering suicide what or when their breaking point was? They won't know the moment it happened. But, we do know it attacks the strongest of people. Trust in God who wants only the best for you, when we do not even know what the best is.
3. There is support all around you. People - whether family, friends or support groups - are not your enemies during this time. They are your life line. You need their encouragement, prayers, practical and emotional help... in essence you need people. Don't push them away. Embrace them through the trail.
These are merely three of many, but did you notice the common ingredient? Pushing through commitment is a relational thing, either vertical with God or horizontal with people. Choose your weapons of warfare and please do not bow to the song of the world: I can do this alone. You were born to climb the mountains of life with others. Who better than your spouse?
The one you have shared your vows of commitment, in front of both God and man, is the one who will see you through every valley making the mountaintops even sweeter. Staying power for every generation.
Do you have a dire need today? Let me know so I can lift you up in prayer.
Have a blessed day,
From Marlene's desk at Dream Creations.
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