My Commitment As A Christian!

(Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup)

Several years ago someone sent me the following "commitment" statement. I recently came across it again and was challenged by its words. I'm not sure who wrote this initially, but they are to be commended for their insight. Thank you so much. May you be challenged and encouraged as I have been again.

My Commitment As A Christian!

I'm part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of Jesus Christ. 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, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, cheap living, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk by patience, lift 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, 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, 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 till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stop me. And when He comes for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me - my banner will be clear!

This is the kind of victorious Christian life I desire to live - a life totally committed to my Savior. How about you?

Butternut Squash Soup

1/4 Cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp butter
3 Cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 Medium potato, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 Cups water
1-1/2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
1/4 Cup evaporated milk

In small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add squash and potato; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the water, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender

Cool slightly. In a blender, cover and process soup until smooth. Return to pan, stir in milk and heat through. Yield: 2 servings