When you believe in something, you’ve got to give it your best and your ALL. When you say “Yes” to a person or a cause, there are no “maybes” or “ifs.” No “what ifs,” but “even ifs.” You commit to giving your ALL or nothing at all. Your “all” includes everything you HAVE—your time, resources, abilities, accomplishments, relationships, reputation, entitlements or rights, or any other thing you hold dear or claim as your own. Your “all” also includes all that you ARE—your thoughts, your will, your affections, your desires, your aspirations, or anything else you claim to define your very being or identity.
“All or nothing,” then, is a choice we make—a mindset we adopt—to willingly give ourselves and our all to a cause or a person we believe in. It’s a declaration of total surrender. It’s a resolute decision to go ALL the way, not halfway or part of the way. It’s a willingness to follow and follow through, regardless of outlook or outcome. The foundation for such an “ALL or nothing” commitment is an unquestioning faith in God—the kind of faith modeled in Scriptures: “Abraham followed God’s leading without knowing where it would take him. Hannah waited for God’s perfect timing without knowing when. Mary expected a miracle without knowing how. Joseph trusted God’s purpose without knowing why circumstances happened the way they did. Each of these people were fully surrendered to God” (Rick Warren).
Are you presently in a valley of decision? Wondering whether or not to commit to a cause or person? Begin by first committing to God, and He will establish and order your steps: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5, 6; cf. Luke 10:27; Colossians 3:23, 24).
“Faith is trusting God—believing that He loves us and knows best what is for our good. Thus, instead of our own, it leads us to choose His way. In place of our ignorance, it accepts His wisdom; in place of our weakness, His strength; in place of our sinfulness, His righteousness. Our lives, ourselves, are already His; faith acknowledges His ownership and accepts its blessing” (E.G. White). Trusting God all the way, come what may, is the foundation for an “All or nothing” commitment. —Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 