Commit

I stayed on the point where the lighthouse still stood, the ocean hugged the cape and sun rose and set in all His glory. Women of God had gathered to retreat, reflect and rejoice in that huge rambling house with the red roof for one hundred years. I had never done anything like it in my life and I was nervous but positively exuberant.

The eight day stay, ten including arrival and departure, would test my commitment and stamina but I had exercised those things in the past year. I learned that I could honor God with my time and devotion. I had begun to see myself as capable and strong, always with the help of my Redeemer. I couldn’t play small anymore at His expense. I had learned to show up and commit to remaining strong in Him. Christ is faithful to me. He will never betray me. I love and commit to Him because He sacrificed His life for me.

Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.  2 Timothy 2:11-13

What am I doing for Christ? What does Christ ask of me? He provides the love for my love, the faithfulness for my faith. I can only ask Him for the grace to live my life and serve Him according to His ways.

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1