Fw: Impact Play: Commitment

Team:
Today's Team is Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Coach is Dwayne Smith.
What is Commitment?

"The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor."

Vince Lombardi Green Bay Packers ⁠    ⁠   

"I always tell our athletes, "The qualities you develop now, the things we're going to insist upon, will be with you for life, and they'll always be as sound and as good as they are now." All we're really talking about is a commitment to excellence."

Lou Holtz Notre Dame Football    ⁠   

"Commit your works to the LORD
And your plans will be established."
Proverbs 16:3

Now - Just Go! Win the Day
Rick P.
Phil 4:13
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  Serving "God, help them to be sensitive to the needs around them and give them a desire to meet those needs as they model Jesus' example of serving..."
-- John 13:12-15
 

What do I still lack? Friday, February 4th, 2011 READY: 

"All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" -Matthew 19:20 SET: 

The fastest kid on my track team was an imposing figure. He was 6 feet tall and weighed 170 lbs. He was absolutely ripped and had thighs like tree trunks. When he ran, he looked like a gazelle.

He had all the makings of a top-class sprinter, but there was one thing he lacked: Commitment. He missed practices, showed up late for meets and had a hard time finishing workouts.

Although he possessed all of the physical tools, he rarely gave his all. This kid reminds me of the rich young ruler, whose story is found in the New Testament.

He was a man who thought he had done everything he needed to get eternal life. But when he asked Jesus what he still lacked, Jesus told him to sell his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Him. The young man couldn't do it. He couldn't give up all that he had. 

Since then, God has not changed. Jesus wanted total commitment back then, and He still wants total commitment from us today. It is only when we fully surrender ourselves TO Him that we can accomplish anything FOR Him.

He has equipped us with many mental, emotional, spiritual and physical tools. In order to maximize all He has given us, however, we must remain committed.

GO:  1. In what areas of your life do you lack total commitment? 2. Are there things in your life that you need to surrender to God?

WORKOUT:  Matthew 19:16-23 John 15:1-8 ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Dwayne Smith