Word prompt--COMMIT
Five minutes to free write about it
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Two thoughts popped into mind when I saw this week's prompt.
Psalm 37:5 was the first one -- "Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you" (NLT).
My second thought was about how it seems that I'm better at keeping my commitments to others--especially work related ones--than I am at keeping commitments to myself. Even after much prayer and asking the Lord to help me follow through, certain personal resolutions have gone unfulfilled year after year after year. Why is that? Does anyone else relate?
"Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you"
ReplyDeleteAmen!
Yes, I agree. I don't like to let others down but it is much harder to keep commitments to myself.
ReplyDeleteI sure do relate, especially now. I made myself ill by helping someone yesterday, as I still have shingles. But still, I guess I would do it over.
ReplyDeleteThat Psalm came to me too!
ReplyDeleteJust stopped by from FMF #24
Hmmm, I think I could do a much better job of keeping my commitments to myself as well - things like taking care of myself properly!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from FMF#21
The only thing I commit
ReplyDeletethese days, unto myself,
is that I must not, cannot quit,
and stay upon the shelf
in tears, arms wrapped around me,
for the pain's come so severe,
but instead resolve to be
in this coming year
a witness to the joy and care
surrounding me each day,
pointing to the clearer air
above the bleeding clay
where lives the Holy Lord above,
descending now, to save with love.
Thank you, Andrew, for this message that I really needed to hear. You are such an inspiration. I'm not having to endure near a fraction of what you're going through, and yet it feels so hard not to quit sometimes. Going forward, when I feel that way, I'll think of you and this sonnet, and keep on keeping on. Love you. Grams
DeleteGrams, I am so honoured. Love you!
DeleteOh yes, I can relate for sure. I don't want to let others down, but it doesn't seem like that when I do it to myself.
ReplyDeleteYes, I can totally relate. I take care of others better than myself and put others before myself. I need the same commitment to my care that I give to theirs! Let's commit to carrying enough about ourselves to follow up on our commitments to ourselves :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in! Thanks for the encouragement, Cindy.
DeleteBoy...can I relate!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right..I am so good at keeping my commitments to others but fail for myself..maybe its the procrastinator in me..maybe I REALLY need to take that verse to heart..not just my mouth.
Sue
Hi, thanks for commenting on my post. To answer your question I am in Northern California..in the greater Sacramento area. Everything is blooming in our area right now and the weather says we are going to have gusty winds today and tomorrow..don't think I am venturing out with all the pollen swirling around.
DeleteSue
Oh yes! Sorry to read that you have a similar affliction. On the other hand, I find comfort that someone else is in the boat. perhaps it will make my "paddling" more consistent!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I do not want to let others down, but I will dump on myself.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the committing. I am guilt driven and wouldn't dream of letting anyone else down. I am always on the back burner. Good food for thought! I like your new photo!
ReplyDeleteYes, we are far better at helping others than we are at taking care of own needs. It seems to be the way of things.
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