Committed Life

This is a quote I found probably nearing 8 years ago that I hid away in one of my quote books. It came to mind as I was working in my yard today in thinking about standing strong on our values, beliefs and convictions. Thought you might find this challenging as I have. It's quite a commitment.

" These words of commitment were tacked on the wall of a young African pastor in Zimbabwe. They are a great challenge to my own life and ministry. I trust they will be the same to you.

I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. They dye has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sigh-walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, worldly talking, cheap giving and dwarfed goals. I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now love by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer and labor by power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions few, my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, preached up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go until He comes, give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He stops me and when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me, my banner will be clear."