Daily Archive for June 8th, 2007

Commitment

My fellow blogger Martin recently posted the following list of commitments written by Doug Fields:

I will move slowly - Proverbs 14:15-16Open Link in New Window
I will regularly check my motives and evaluate my heart - Proverbs 20:8-12Open Link in New Window
I will steer clear of the numbers game - Matthew 18:12Open Link in New Window
I will not criticise the past - Philippians 3:13Open Link in New Window
I will avoid the comparison trap - Galatians 6:4Open Link in New Window
I will focus on priorities - Matthew 22:36-40Open Link in New Window
I will pace myself - Hebrews 10:36Open Link in New Window
I will serve - Matthew 20:26-28Open Link in New Window
I will be a learner - Proverbs 4:5Open Link in New Window; Proverbs 13:20Open Link in New Window
I will pursue contentment - Philippians 4:11Open Link in New Window

He originally listed them on his blog as he started his ministry and as I head for pastures new I decided that they would be a good starting point for my own ministry. I’ll strive to look at what I do in the light of these and will find ways to hold myself accountable in these areas.