Do you have the slightest idea what this title means? Do I? I do know they are 3 building blocks for success in any area, at all times. I do believe that without their involvement, we are distinctly in a disadvantageous position. Besides, why waste your time and energy if you aren’t CDC. Actually, if it’s a team effort, your team needs to also exhibit these traits toward the project and as a valued quality. If they don’t you may be intentionally or unintentionally set up for failure. My bias is that I would rather go into a project with 2 other people committed to the same principles and actions then 10 that are not. According to dictionary.com the definitions are:
Consistency:
“…agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.: holding firmly together; cohering.”
Desire:
“…a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment:
an expressed wish; request.”
Commitment:
“… the act of committing, pledging, or engaging oneself
a pledge or promise obligation”
Granted this is somewhat of a simplistic approach to these definitions, but they do provide a context from which to assess how we define and act. And this also brings up another way of understanding yourself and others when it comes to CDC. The point: simply because you are asked to participate/contribute to a project (including worthwhile ones) you don’t always have to say ‘yes’. The primary reason to be selective is that 100% or 90% involvement is far more important than 10%. And no, ‘something is better than nothing’, isn’t always particularly effective.
Personally, if I have so much on my plate that I have little time for anything other than running from one worthwhile project to another. Eventually one gets burned out. Doing C or D or C under a guilt feeling also is self defeating and certainly isn’t according to the Father’s plan for His people… nor will it last. Eventually, fatigue and numbness will be your condition and that’s not living an abundant life.
I think my point is we should frequently look at what’s on our plate, where we are spending our resources, including ourselves. It is so easy to get over extended, but never not show up to what you have committed yourself to. Let the person know that you are going to have to step out. You owe them this.
In a very real way these 3 words define one another. To be committed you have to have desire and consistency… if you are consistent you demonstrate desire and commitment… and desire also is demonstrated by your commitment and consistency. These 3 are part of your fruitfulness which brings fulfillment!
