Commitment

We spend a lot of time in churches trying to get people to live committed. Out of a commitment to God comes a commitment to spouse, children, finances, integrity, relationships, volunteering, study, prayer, and the list goes on. It all begins with a primary commitment to God. Without that priority, the rest is an uphill battle.

Try to move people toward anything, and they resist. Greater effort brings greater resistance. Adam & Even didn't commit to God through obedience, and it's not all that different today - appears to be the human condition - the reason we need a Savior.

I have been studying Soul Revolution, the content for our newest Turning Point group of the same name launching September 21, 2009. The focus is founded in the principles from Frank Laubach's, Practicing His Presence.

Rather than push people toward Jesus, we're gonna help them understand what it means to be in his presence. When Jesus is lifted up, they are drawn to Him. I'm excited to see how God works through our next step in GCC Groups.  

"God is always on the alert; constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to him." 2 Chronicles 16:9

Comments

[edwin joseph]

Commitment to God is the first and the most important of all. How can we commit if our foundation is not in Christ? :-)

[Adam]

Sometimes the leaders of our church don't try hard enough. And they're getting paid to do it. I tried for a job at GCC and didn't get it. I think it is alot easier to commit when things are going good in your life. Not when you have been divorced, downsized, facing bankruptcy, have children and cannot find a decent job. But I atemp to stay on the right path and bring up there down here. As Rob said I am not a basement dweller. I have not purposely isolated myself but feel all alone. When I volunteered Feed the Children manager told me GCC has too many volunteers.

[Rindy Walton]

I love the sign u have here--and this whole post reminds me of the song 'Somewhere in the Middle' by Casting Crowns. It's hard to risk, but the biggest leaps forward require that risk. Way to go with the groups--you inspire me!!