It seems commitment is a word that’s become optional.
I’ve noticed so much lately, when I make plans with someone; it’s acceptable for them to constantly change. So often I’m not surprised when I get the
“sorry I can’t come tonight” text.
I understand there are circumstances where life gets in the way and we need to be flexible. But do we even know what commitment means anymore?
Matthew 5:37 says
‘Simply let your yes be yes and your no be no.’
When we commit to go somewhere or be with someone, that is our yes, and we should stick with it. Before we commit, I think we should make sure we can really go before we say we can. I have a few friends who I love dearly that are really difficult to get time with. I expect to hear the ‘I actually can’t make it today’ whenever we have plans.
Texting has made changing and bailing on plans so accessible. It’s the easiest thing to send a text saying you can’t make it.
I know sometimes it’s necessary, but the amount that I’ve noticed it with people lately makes me so sad.
It makes me wonder how much people actually care. It makes me wonder where are our hearts are. It makes me wonder if we’ve lost sight of the word commitment.
We’ve gained a lot in the last decades. Computers, cell phones, and technology that’s bigger and better than ever before… but I think there’s so much we’ve lost, too; The true meaning of our word and faithfulness to others.
I want to inspire myself, and others, to make commitment a word that is not optional in our lives. To let our yes be yes and our no be no. To be the type of friend you would want to have. A friend that remembers, cares, and really comes through.
