When it comes to my commitment to the things of God, there are plenty of examples out there that both inspire and rebuke me at the same time. I will cite two examples that I have learned in one busy highway and store in my city-Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Like in many major cities in the USA,highways in my city are usually very busy during the week and relatively quiet during the weekend.But a drive through one highway-highway 169, South of highway 494, tells a different story. This is indeed a very busy highway on Saturday afternoon! Down those sides is a very famous Casino. In any given Saturday and throughout the week,thousands flock there to have fun. They are there faithfully, willingly,on time, and ready to spend money!

Another story comes from one of the stores-Target-where my son,Thomas works.There are some days I drove him at work on Sunday morning-8 AM-only to find a lot of people-women, men, youth and children waiting on line.Mark you that this happens on a Sunday when many are deeply a sleep. They are usually there that early so as to catch up with some kind of sale. Now, they do all this for fun! But at what price? Do I need to say that they miss the sleep,and end up spending time and money! This is what I call total commitment for that which some people love to do!

In thinking about this kind of commitment,I would not help but wonder, how much is our commitment in the things of God. How much time, attention, money and sacrifice to we give to the following!

1.Reading the Bible or spiritual books?
2.Attending church or religious meetings?
3.Returning a faithful tithe and giving generously towards various church projects.

Blessings!

Pr Birai,612-386-4608

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Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:50:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Absalom Birai
Subject: Re: Borrowing a leaf on commitment!