Commitment in lifes...

There is an old saying that goes, "Stand for something or you'll fall for anything." The second is faithful adherence to those beliefs with your behavior. Possibly the best description of commitment is "persistence with a purpose". Genuine commitment stands the test of time. The first action is called supporting. Genuine support develops a commitment in the minds and hearts of others. The second action underlying commitment is called improving. Improving stretches our commitment to an even higher level. Commitment means a willingness to look for a better way and learn from the process. It is the combination of both supporting and improving behaviors that makes up the practice of commitment. Separately neither action is capable of sustaining commitment. Promoting alone can come across as a shallow and pollyannish. Continuous improvement can be seen as "good is never good enough". Together they provide a needed balance. Both are essential to commitment. Commitment is most difficult and most readily proven during tough times. The real test comes when you can hold the line against the easy route of compromise. Commitment is a two-way street. You only get it if you are willing to give it.

The Godness LOVE [Everyones]

What is love? This aspect of love never gives up! When God tells us that love is patient, He means love endures a long time. Love helps us endure extreme hardships as we keep our eyes upon our Lord. It is longsuffering; with the focus on accommodating others and not ourselves so we can give others room to grow and time to accomplish the work that God is doing in them. When someone is abrupt with us or when someone treats us wrongly, we are called to be patient, because we cannot have everything our way all the time, every time. We cannot allow ourselves to become angry when others fail to live up to the expectations that we set for them. When our spouse or child, or boss, or coworker, or friend, or anyone else angers or disappoints us, we are not to give up on him/her. Because God is patient with us, He does not give up on you and me and God loves us; so, we are to show patience with others. We need not become angry, but be content, for this is love. The characteristic that Love is Patient, is what will greatly help us to be tolerant, good, understanding, and forgiving to others in our families and friends. This love will be the fruit that helps us encourage, build one another up, restore relationships, reach out to the community, and seek the best in all we do. This love is what builds a great church and a good culture and its absence causes those same societies to collapse in corruption or apathy!