PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER PRINTING, SIGNING & DISPLAYING

A Call to Radical Commitment

By Rick Warren


Today I am stepping across the line. I'm tired of waffling, and I'm finished
with wavering. I've made my choice; the verdict is in; and my decision is
irrevocable. I'm going God's way. There's no turning back now!


I will live the rest of my life serving God's purposes with God's people on
God's planet for God's glory. I will use my life to celebrate his presence,
cultivate his character, participate in his family, demonstrate his love,
and communicate his Word.


Since my past has been forgiven, and I have a purpose for living and a home
awaiting in heaven, I refuse to waste any more time or energy on shallow
living, petty thinking, trivial talking, thoughtless doing, useless
regretting, hurtful resenting, or faithless worrying.


Instead I will magnify God, grow to maturity, serve in ministry, and fulfill
my mission in the membership of his family.


Because this life is preparation for the next, I will value worship over
wealth, "we" over "me," character over comfort, service over status, and
people over possessions, position, and pleasures. I know what matters most,
and I'll give it all I've got. I'll do the best I can with what I have for
Jesus Christ today.


I won't be captivated by culture, manipulated by critics, motivated by
praise, frustrated by problems, debilitated by temptation, or intimidated by
the devil. I'll keep running my race with my eyes on the goal, not the
sidelines or those running by me.


When times get tough, and I get tired, I won't back up, back off, back down,
back out, or backslide. I'll just keep moving forward by God's grace. I'm
Spirit-led, purpose-driven and mission-focused, so I cannot be bought, I
will not be compromised, and I shall not quit until I finish the race.


I'm a trophy of God's amazing grace, so I will be gracious to everyone,
grateful for everyday, and generous with everything that God entrusts to me.


To my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I say: However, whenever, wherever, and
whatever you ask me to do, my answer in advance is yes! Wherever you lead
and whatever the cost, I'm ready. Anytime. Anywhere. Anyway.


Whatever it takes Lord; whatever it takes!


I want to be used by you in such a way, that on that final day I'll hear you
say, "Well done, thou good and faithful one. Come on in, and let the eternal
party begin!"


What does this mean?


Today, I affirm this commitment to God and submit to his plans and purposes
for my life, no matter what it takes.



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