Today on Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram.

Do you find yourself wanting to do what's right, making commitments and then in honesty,

not being able to keep him? I mean big commitments, commitments, commitments to marriage, family, God, friends. If you long to learn how

to make personal commitments and keep them, today's the day for you. Stay with us. Welcome to

Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram.

Nehemiah Chapter 3 is one of the most unusual chapters in all of Scripture.

It's essentially a long list of names, gates, and building assignments.

But buried in that list is one of the most practical pictures of what it actually takes to make and sustain a personal commitment.

Today, Chip pulls back the curtain to reveal biblical principles that are just as true for your

marriage, your walk with God, and the unique purpose he's placed in your heart as they were for

the people rebuilding Jerusalem's wall. Here's Chip Ingram with a message titled,

Exercise Personal Commitment.

We're going to talk about a personal commitment as the fifth step to turning God-shaped dreams into reality.

And I'm going to talk about the awesome power of commitment.

Just the idea.

Think about just right now,

who's the most committed person

in any area that you know. And I mean, it could be the most committed Christian, most committed

parent, most committed athlete, most committed business person, most committed student, who is

the absolutely over the top most committed person you know in any area. Have you got it?

Got it in your mind? Here's what I want you to know. On your notes, most committed person you know in any area. Have you got it?

Got it in your mind?

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