Bonnie Kristian didn't grow up Christian tradition that practiced confirmation. As an adult, though, when Kristian joined a church that offered the practice, she found herself interested. It was, to her, "another way to bind [herself] to this congregation, to say, 'I'm in.'"

In the confirmation liturgy, Kristian writes at CT, there's a question and response.

"Will you obediently keep God’s holy will and commandments, and walk in them all the days of your life?" the bishop asks.

"I will," the confirmands respond, "the Lord being my helper."

In a busy world packed with distraction, perhaps this inquiry might sound like:

"Will you turn your heart to God in prayer?"
"I will, the Lord being my helper."

"Will you love your neighbor as yourself?"
"I will, the Lord being my helper."

"Will you choose to commit to God and his people, showing up even when it's hard?"
"I will, the Lord being my helper."

As we walk in faithfulness, may we remember that we do not walk alone. The one who makes all things new and guides in all wisdom—he is the Lord, our helper.