A Purpose Driven Life of Comittment 4-17-05

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 od'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 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!"

May God bless Saddleback Church and protect us from the enemy attack we know will come.
Man, my brothers this is what we were created for and explains why we went through what we did to get us to this point.
MM good.
GBY
Jim.