Become Willing and Able

Are you willing and able?

Have you ever thought of how many ways you can make some one's day if you are willing?

Today at work, you can be willing to extend compassion and understanding to a fellow worker.  But will you?

In your home, you can be willing to do something extra for your children, your spouse, or your parent.  But will you?

In your coming and going today, you can extend a smile or helping hand to a stranger (a friend you haven't made yet).  But will you?

The act of the will is a decision.  We make the decision over and over again and again.  It is the decision how we will respond to the world we meet.   It is choosing to respond instead of react.    The submission of our will to the will of God is what John Wesley called "going on to perfection."  It is where the love of God directs our will.  We choose God.

But then some will argue that they are not able to do this.

"I can do all things through Christ" (Philippians 4:13) is  Paul's answer to this.  

Quit trying to do it yourself.   Submit yourself to God's Spirit.  Leave behind the self help section of the bookstore.  Immerse yourself into God's people, God's presence, and God's moments.  And you will find yourself becoming quite able to do what you never thought you would be able to do.

Become willing and able.  Decide and surrender.  God will do the rest.

Pray for me as I pray for you.

In the Master's Name,

Dr. M. Jack O'Dell

www.midweekmanna.com

www.stlukesimpson.org.