Two options

Pat Riley, currently an NBA executive, was pretty much an icon in his coaching days.  He successfully coached the Lakers, Knicks, and the Miami Heat.  His success is easily measured by a resume that few others have achieved.  One of the reasons for his tremendous success was his ability to motivate those under his tutelage.  A short quote attributed to him speaks volumes...not only to basketball players, but more importantly it addresses something so many men either lack or struggle with on a daily basis.  Commitment.

"There are only two options regarding commitment;  you're either in or you're out.  There's no such thing as life in between."

Some of the areas in the lives of men, husbands, and fathers that should require a strong commitment are:

• our wives and children
• our spiritual growth as Christian men
• our individual health and well-being
• our parents if they are still living
• those we know who are in need or hurting

I would have to agree with Riley's statement that there are just two options regarding our commitment to the above.  That said, I'd bet that there are very few men who would openly state that they are NOT fully committed to the above.  And if they did, one could expect to hear all kinds of rationalizations for that lack of full commitment....which are nothing less than excuses.

Of the two options.....are you in, or are you out?  If you are out, why not take the time to delve into your heart and the quiet recesses of your mind to try to find out why you are not fully committed?  This is an exercise that many of us need to do, and that few would admit to.  God's plan for us is not perfection....it's all about progress.  By not being content with not being fully committed, you will be making huge strides toward progress in that area of your life.  What can get in your way?

One last thing.....if you just follow the leader in this effort, you will never go wrong.  God has always been a great leader.  Trust Him.