by Vonette Bright
“Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees. Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors” (Psalm 119:23,24).
Oftentimes, staying committed to your faith isn’t easy. Author Tricia Goyer stays committed by remembering what God’s done for her and dedicating herself to His service. She finds joy in meeting Jesus in her daily devotions as she reads the Bible and prays.
Friend, be God’s woman for the jobs HE has in mind… whether in your career, personal ministry, spending time with family, or encouraging others. Ask God, “What is the one thing You desire for this moment???? Then with God’s strength and with wisdom, follow through.
Like Tricia, you may need to surrender your dreams for His desires. But the benefits are eternal!
Dear one, look around to see where your heavenly Father is at work in your family, your church, and your world. And then… join God at work and stay committed!
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This devotional was written by Vonette Bright. Learn more about Vonette: http://www.talk.thelife.com/authors/vonette-bright/
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October 21st, 2006 at 5:26 am
Father God - I commit myself to you today Lord. I am so desperate for your guidance. Lord God you know the struggles are am having and I continue to stumbled over and over again. Lord I want to serve you and you only. I pray in the name of Jesus that you help take the stronghold out of my life. Lord I want to live to glorify your name. Father show me the direction to go. Open the doors for me to serve you Lord God. I desperately need the Holy Spirit to walk by my side and help me do it right. Lord God thank you for your mercy and grace.
Karen
October 21st, 2006 at 5:26 am
Dear Lord, help me to stay committed to your service . . . You know how unhealthly my life has been since I retired for the third time. My service to you has been very limited and I can feel the difference every day. Help me to
find the strength to honor my new committments even though they may not be where I really need to be . . . but I know they are short term and will lead me into the true place where you want me to serve. Thank you for your patience with me, your love as I try to sort out where you want me
to be, and for your power that gives me the strength to try new avenues of service. Thank you, Lord.
Annie
October 21st, 2006 at 8:03 am
my prayer is He would order my steps less i stumble…this is daily,,every moment of every hour…thank you Lord for Your guidance….blessings to all.
dee
October 21st, 2006 at 9:03 am
This devotion went with my day. Thank you for listening to the Lord and His direction. I can’t seem to be Wowed by how much this site has lifted me in each day. It’s like God himself talks to me. Thank you for quenching the Holy Spirit. Thank for dedicating yourselves.
October 21st, 2006 at 9:34 am
Dear Lord Jesus:
Thank you for this website and today’s message.
Help open my eyes so that I will look around and see you working in all my contacts throughout my day.
Help me to join you Lord and most of all to stay committed. Thank you for your many blessings and bless all who share in reading this today.
Thank you for your word and your divine guidance and answered prayer.
In Jesus precious name I pray these things.
AMEN
October 21st, 2006 at 10:01 am
Committment needs discipline and abounding grace from God . May the mighty Lord’s hand be upon me and work in and through me to do His will in every situation that He allows me to walk through . My only desire is to see Him glorified ! God’s wisdom be with me as His divine plan unfolds in each of our lives . May our hearts join in the oneness with His Spirit to do His will and love His precepts and learn to trust Him every step of the way . May my speech , my thoughts , my actions , my feelings be ruled not with the worldy dictates but the godly , noble truths found in His word . Oh help us all Lord Jesus . May our hearts and mind be on fire to be only use for your purposes and enable us to establish your kingdom within the hearts of all who You allow to pass our way . Amen .
October 21st, 2006 at 8:34 pm
Lord, Thank You for leading me to this place. Once again, You have put me on a path to righteousness by placing me in the presence of those who desire the same as I do. Lord, I thank You for Your “taps on the shoulder”. I hope that the steps I take from now on will please and honor you, Father.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
October 22nd, 2006 at 10:14 pm
Lord I thank you for all things, I ask that you would lead and guide my footsteps each and everyday in staying committed, and following the path that you have for my life.
I will continue to give you honor, glory, and all the praises. God you are so worthy! Thank you for this devotional!
October 23rd, 2006 at 6:34 am
Father God, thank you for you, thank you for your faithfulness, peace, understanding and unconditional love!
Today i recommit myself to you and only you! i want to live and breathe Kingdom life here on earth, just for you, Father.
Father, i pray in your son’s precious name, that you instill in me a change of thought, attitude and perception of whatever it is i need to fulfill this commitment to you!
I love you my Father!
December 17th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
this morning the lord realy blessed me and then the devil steps in and does his thing and causes me to loose sight of god and i had people to help me and listen to me but none prayed to or for me that i heard but someone had to because i could not find this sight and i finally did my sisters in the lord i need prayer i have come from being a recovering addict to a recovering christian i am a baby in the lord and sometimes i have paranoa and only the lord can take it away. god helped me today but i always come to this sight and you guys dont know how much it helps me to be with yall. i love yall and i missed what happened today but my day the devil tryed everything on me and used people who where doing wrong in my place of work.and it is suppose to be a safe inviroment i need advice and alot of prayer god bless you guys carla
December 20th, 2007 at 7:24 am
Lord Jesus, thank you for another day of life with you and a another chance to get closer to you! thank you for this gift called “LIFE”. i have been blessed with living two lives in one life time. GOD is AWESOME & FAITHFUL!
so today i re-commit myself to you and your will for me. my prayer is that whatever your plan is for me just this day, i will apply all that you have given me to deal with it and continue to walk with you in your light. i do know that the devil is a liar and just for today, he will not steal my joy. i love you, my Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ!
December 20th, 2007 at 7:59 am
oh dear lord i pray for you to help me stay commitied to you today. today is all we have so please instead of my mind wondering where the next bad thing will come from that is in my mind or from other people please help me stay focused on you JESUS. and help me stay focused on your words, give me peace and your love to share with others, satan is not worth my time but JESUS please give me all your instruments to use against him since i have been working in your name and praying i fill he is after me even stronger help me to defeat him even if it takes one second please help me to focus on you more not him he is not worth our time i pray this request in your HOLY NAME JESUS, JESUS IS THE WORD OF THE DAY for me. amen
December 20th, 2007 at 8:06 am
LORD I PRAY FOR EACH AND EVERY WOMEN ON THIS SIGHT TO BE BLESSED IN SO MANY WAS I PRAY THEIR PRAYERS BE ANSWERED AND THE STAY COMMITTED TO YOU O LORD I LIFT EACH PERSON UP TO YOU HEAL THEM AND MAKE THEM WHOLE AGAIN YOU KNOW EACH PERSON HERE. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND PRAISE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. YOUR DAUGHTER CARLA