Commitment

What determines the level of commitment that we have to some project or cause? I may serve a cause for a short time with minimal effort. Or I can give considerable work over an extended time for another project. What accounts for the difference?

In my case, and maybe yours, the degree of passion I have for the cause determines how involved I will be. I may serve a project at the request of a friend, but not be particularly moved by the project scope. On the other hand, my heart may feel called to another project that falls in line with my passions and interests. I think that most service projects are looking for volunteers with a passion for their cause.

God feels the same way about those who say that they serve and follow Him. Psalm 78:35-37 says, “They remembered that God was their rock; the Most High God their redeemer. But they flattered him with their mouths; they lied to him with their tongues. Their heart was not steadfast toward him; they were not faithful to his covenant. ” The Israelites had a form of religion. But they had not fully given their hearts to God. God prefers that we give Him our hearts and not just our words.