I fell asleep on the sofa last night watching
the words on the computer screen blink, “You won!” It was from a card game hubby
played and obviously won. I thought about the many things I’ve started in my
life and chose not to finish. I can’t win unless I finish the game/task to the
end. Hmmm…sounds like a commitment issue to me. I woke up at about 2:30 a.m. and
the words were still flashing, “You won!” I prayed for a while then turned on
the television. I heard a man say, “Don’t start something if you don’t intend to
see it to the end.” GASP! He was talking about commitment! Coincidence? I don’t
think so. He also mentioned the only thing we can control is our persistence. I
turned the television off quickly; I got the message.
I haven’t been committed
in a lot of areas of my life. I’ve had thoughts of leaving my marriage instead
of staying to the end. I’ve gotten tired of mothering my teenaged boys – whew, I
get tired! I can’t tell you how many ideas I’ve started and walked away from. I
don’t even cook on weekends because I got tired of cooking. The only way I can
improve my commitment is to allow God to order my every step in
every aspect of my life – to the end. This is the only way I’ll win, so all
the superficial ideas and goals must cease. I don’t have time to waste time! I
must focus on my purpose. This change I need to make begins with my commitment
to God. I have to listen to His voice and not my own. Sounds simple, but even
this takes commitment! Well, it’s another Monday and another chance to start
anew. I can do this – we can do this – we can win…with God’s help! Have a
winning Monday!
