Devotion for Today

Commitment and Purpose

May 19, 2013

. . . serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope . . .
–Romans 12:11,12

Each generation becomes more addicted to the sedatives of life, to dull the pain of living. Oppressed by a sense of triviality and thwarted purpose, men find no great goal or commitment to draw them, and no inner stimulation to give meaning to their existence. Christ can save you from the bane of boredom. He waits to give you a fresh sense of direction and to take dissatisfaction out of your life. I talked recently with a man in my own community who was converted to faith in Christ. “I hadn’t known what to do with my leisure time,” he told me, “but now I have a sense of commitment and purpose that I never knew before.”

Prayer for the day

Even the smallest job I do today is part of my service to You, Lord. Help my heart to be so filled with Your Spirit I will rejoice whatever task is set before me.

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18 Comments

Margareta says 5.20.2013, 2:30 p.m.

It is wonderful to read all this Christloving words from people. Even a smile to a person is worth living for!

Loi says 5.20.2013, 1:33 p.m.

Dear Father in Heaven, may Your Holy Spirit consume me. May I be guided to do Your Will and live by Your Word. In Jesus' Holy and Precious name, Amen, Amen and Amen!!!

George says 5.19.2013, 9:35 p.m.

My spare time is taken up with a daily reading of verse of the day, daily inspirational, and the Bible. Plus praying at any time of the day gives me perspective what is important.

Avinash says 5.19.2013, 8:04 p.m.

Billy Graham sir,please pray for me and for my family for spiritual growth...

Gerry says 5.19.2013, 07:33 a.m.

Helping those in need not only feels good, it pleases God as well.

Cheri says 5.19.2013, 03:17 a.m.

I do all things to the glory of you dear God!

Judy says 5.18.2013, 12:14 a.m.

I have had some real health issues now for some time, but I know that there is a higher power both in prayer and never giving you more than you can handle. My husband and I are so blessed to have you in our life and will continue to sing your praises

Jan says 5.18.2013, 11:10 a.m.

As Children of God, we DO have a Commitmentand Purpose. In those times that we do not knowWHAT Our Commitment and Purpose is, if we arequiet and still, God will gently speak to us and guide us where to go and what to do in serviceto His Calling

Annie says 6.1.2012, 3:15 p.m.

THE MOST IMPORTANT COMMITMENT AND PURPOSE IN MY LIFE,.....THAT I COMPLETE MY MISSION, THE WORK THAT THE LORD JESUS GAVE ME,.....! Lord, I thank You for the privilege You have given us to serve You,.....A Million Thanks,.....!

Lori says 5.19.2012, 7:20 p.m.

i will praise the LORD even though i go through all that i go through. Please pray for me/my family, as i do that which i wish i didn't have to. Thank you BGEA and JESUS and all those who choose to serve Him. Glory be to our King always, forever.

Gerry says 5.19.2012, 06:23 a.m.

To see a sad face turn into a smiling face because of something you did out of love....... is a great feeling. It makes God happy as well.

Gerry says 5.19.2011, 3:03 p.m.

When God opens new doors of opportunity in your life, give 100% effort and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

gerard cornwell says 5.19.2011, 2:52 p.m.

Billy Graham, you're like my favorite person in the world!

michael says 5.19.2011, 1:35 p.m.

You know, I have been a born again follower of Christ now for over 10 years, and I'm just beginning to realize the potential that is living in me...For this my gift from God, the Father of our lord Jesus Christ, the true and ever lasting King. Well up in me a new man in the perfection of Christ, for the glory of the kingdom. Amen...

Joyce says 5.19.2011, 1:12 p.m.

I just wanted to say thank you Billy Graham for providing this website, every morning I look forward to read the daily devotion. It's so comfortable and just love it. Thank you.

Richard says 5.19.2011, 11:22 a.m.

The most meaningful leisure is that which is spent in the company of the Holy Spirit either with Christian family or just delving in the audio or written word of God. I love it!!

samson says 5.19.2011, 06:05 a.m.

MAY LORD JESUS CHRIST BLESS AND GUIDE ME IN THE DAYS TO COME TO GLORIFY AND MAGNIFY HIS NAME. AMEN

mick says 5.18.2011, 11:22 a.m.

reading and studying these meditations should motivate us to higher Christian callings!