Commitment.pptx
- 1. “COMMIT EVERYTHING YOU DO TO THE LORD. PSALM 37:5 TRUST HIM, AND HE WILL HELP YOU.”
- 3. 12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. 13 When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: 14 Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip,Bartholomew, 15 Matthew,Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. Luke 6:12-16 TheTwelve Apostles
- 4. "For many are called, but few are chosen.“ Mt. 22:14
- 8. WHY YOU LISTENED TO JESUS?
- 11. What struck and what commitment means for you?
- 12. COMMITMENT- is defined as a willingness to give one’s time and energy to something that one believes in, or a promise or firm decision to do something or be loyal, or an attitude to work very hard to do or support something.
- 13. or , we all have commitment in life.
- 14. Most of the time we have multiple commitments, some of which may overlap and even contradict each other.
- 15. Some of the our common commitment include: 1. Commitment to self and self- development. Ex. Personal hygiene, eating healthy food etc. 2. Commitment to people ex. Family, friends, other significant persons
- 16. Some of the our common commitment include: 3. Commitment to a group or institution ex. Church Service, civil organization, Country... 4. Commitment to a task or interest ex. Work, business, a particular sports, attainment of personal.
- 17. Some of the our common commitment include: 5. Commitment to a value or cause ex. Honesty, charity, care of the earth, service to the poor, social justice, and 6. Commitment to God the Church and ministry ex. Attend Sunday masses, regular prayer, service as lector, active involvement in the other Ministries.
- 18. Reflection 1. What are my current commitment? 2. Which ones do are more important to me? Less important? Why? 3. Do I fulfil my important commitment(s)? Why or why not?
- 19. Commitment to someone or something is not just accepting responsibilities but also preparing ourselves to face their consequences.
- 20. Commitment people posses and exhibit certain characteristics:
- 21. Commitment people posses and exhibit certain characteristics: 1. Committed people make commitments. 2. Committed people believe they can fulfill their commitments-they visualize the finish line and believe they will accomplish their goals. 3. Committed people say what they are committed to-they bring their dreams into reality by using the power of language once they say their commitment out loud.
- 22. 4. Committed people invest in their commitments-they invest time, money, and energy to their commitment 5. Committed people are realistic about their commitments- they explore different strategies and mistakes as opportunity to learn.
- 23. 6. Committed people form a bond wit their commitments- they embrace commitment as part of their lives. 7. Committed people are passionate about their commitments- they fulfil their commitments with Joy and Enthusiasm.
- 24. As social beings, an important commitment we have is our relationships with others.
- 25. As social beings, an important commitment we have is our relationships with others. Some people take their commitments seriously. Others neglect their commitments, Ex. Fulfilling their responsibilities at home, Studies (Students), Church.
- 26. Still others are hesitant, cannot sustain or simply do not wish to make any commitments for various reasons such as:
- 27. 1. Potential commitment is uninteresting or undesirable; 2. Unfavorable circumstances ex. It’s not my priority,or limited time availability.
- 28. 3. Dislike responsibility and accountability; and, 4. Personal attitudes ex. Low self-regard, easily discouraged, etc.
- 29. The Church envisions young and old people to grow in their commitment to their relationship with Christ, to their personal development and to community involvement.
- 30. commitment
- 31. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice
- 32. Prayerful Reflection MY MISSION STATEMENT I, _________, a resident of______(address)_____, has been called by God and commit myself to: 1. 2. 3. With God as my help and my guide, I promise to faithfully uphold these commitments with passion and dedication, and with my time and energies, so I can to fulfil them to the best of my ability. __________________ (Signature over printed name) _________date________ Witnesses: __________________ ___________________ (Signature over printed name) (Signature over printed name)
Editor's Notes
- #20: It entails trust in ourselves, strength of character as well as endurance so we may overcome challenges and difficulties of our commitment.
- #21: It entails trust in ourselves, strength of character as well as endurance so we may overcome challenges and difficulties of our commitment.
- #22: 1. They stick their commitments because they said the would.
- #23: 1. They stick their commitments because they said the would.
- #24: 1. They stick their commitments because they said the would.
- #25: At times we neglect our relationships with significant others.
- #26: At times we neglect our relationships with significant others.