Commit Your Way
“Commit your way”—three simple words that hold the secret to a worry-free life. In a world that glorifies self-reliance and control, this ancient command from David offers a radical alternative: total surrender to God’s care.
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this:” (Psalm 37:5, NIV)
This golden verse sits in a psalm full of wisdom for handling life’s injustices and anxieties. Let’s unpack what it truly means to commit our ways to God.
The Meaning of True Commitment
The Hebrew word “commit” (gōlal) paints a vivid picture:
- Rolling a heavy stone onto someone else’s shoulders
- Transferring a burden too heavy to carry alone
- Entrusting something valuable for safekeeping
This is not passive resignation but active trust. It means:
- Transferring Control – Letting go of our grip on outcomes
- Accepting Guidance – Allowing God to set the course
- Expecting Action – Believing He will intervene
Imagine handing your car keys to a master driver—that’s the confidence we’re called to have in God’s navigation skills for our lives.
The Promise Behind the Command
The verse continues with God’s promise to act when we commit to Him. Notice:
- “He will do this” – The Hebrew implies ongoing, faithful action
- The context (v6) mentions righteousness and justice shining forth
- Later verses expand on God’s faithful care (v23-24)
This isn’t blank-check prosperity theology—it’s the assurance that God honors surrendered lives by working everything for good (Romans 8:28).
The Daily Practice of Commitment
How do we practically “commit our way” each day?
- Morning Surrender
- Begin each day verbally giving your plans to God (Proverbs 16:3)
- Decision-Making
- Pause to ask, “Have I truly committed this choice to God?”
- Worry Interrupters
- When anxious thoughts come, visualize rolling them onto God’s shoulders
- Evening Reflection
- Review where you tried to take back control and recommit those areas
The Beautiful Results of Commitment
When we live this way, we experience:
- Peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7)
- Freedom from the tyranny of self-reliance
- Confidence that the Almighty has our back
- Joy in watching God work in unexpected ways
Like a child securely holding a parent’s hand in a crowd, we can move through life with quiet assurance rather than frantic striving.
Reflection Questions – Commit Your Way
- What “way” or area of your life are you struggling to commit to God right now?
- How have you seen God act when you’ve fully surrendered to Him in the past?
- What practical reminder could you set up to help you commit your way daily?
Prayer
Faithful Father,
Today I roll my burdens onto Your strong shoulders.
Forgive me for clutching control like a security blanket.
I commit my relationships, work, dreams, and fears to You.
Help me leave them in Your care without sneaking back to worry.
Thank You for promising to act on behalf of those who trust You.
Give me grace to walk in surrendered confidence today.
Amen.
