Making a Commitment to Yourself

At some point in all of our lives we've made commitments to organizations and clubs, churches, people, education, jobs, etc. But today I want to talk about making a commitment to yourself. A real commitment that you follow through with day after day after day! I know that you have all of these other commitments, but what do they mean and can you keep them if you don't commit to yourself.

Let me tell you what making a commitment to yourself can do for you. Making a commitment to yourself allows you to focus on doing what is necessary to move you from where you are to where you desire to be. It also gives you the opportunity to work on yourself and your character, work ethic, integrity, etc. so that you have the required character to keep you where God is taking you. Don't get there and not be able to stay because you don't have the required character to stay in the place of elevation and exaltation.

Making a commitment to yourself also allows you to identify people and things in your life that are preventing you from getting to your next place. I hate to be the one to tell you this but to get where God is taking you, you will have to lose some people and some things. I'm not telling you what I think, heard, or believe. I am telling you what I know from experience both mine and others. As much as we would like for all of our family and loved ones to get where God is taking us, they will not all understand and that's okay. It simply is what it is. But don't miss where you are going trying to explain to others or convince others that where you are going is a legitimate place to go.

A part of making a commitment to yourself is resolving not to allow what others think or feel about what God is doing in your life or where He is taking you dictate whether or not you go! We cannot afford to not get where God has for us to be because ultimately our presence in that place is not about us but about the lives that will be impacted by our presence in that place. There are people waiting for you to get to your next place because it gives them hope that they can get to their next place.

Some might say that making a commitment to yourself is selfish, but you have to have something to give someone when you are giving to others. Our problem is that those who are selfless are sometimes so selfless that they totally deplete their emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial resources in places and with people who do not appreciate the sacrifice. Restore yourself through your commitment and be a wise steward of your resources knowing that God has the ability to supernaturally restore what you have sown when you sow in good ground.

Today I am making a commitment anew to myself. A commitment to consistent growth and development. A commitment to pursue my relationship with God unapologetically. A commitment to pursue my God-given passions and goals with a relentlessness that may not be understood. A commitment to balance in my life by giving my family time, love, and fun experiences. A commitment to live, love and laugh unapologetically. A commitment to enjoy my life because I don't know how long I will have life. A commitment to myself that is unshakable because I have to get where God wants me to be.

Make a commitment to yourself and watch God move on your behalf. Join us as we pursue our commitment to our growth and development through the Chereace Richards Book Club using my book, Use Your Buckets. We are working to empower women to live happily ever NOW! Join us at www.chereacerichards.com and order your copy of the book at www.drveronicaglass.com or www.amazon.com today! Book Club calls kickoff on April 2nd at 9 am EST/ 8 am CST!

Committed to Myself,

Dr. VG

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