Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind."
The adage is, "Where there is a will, there is a way." That's mostly true, but maybe not always. I am sure that the Boards of American Airlines and US Air don't feel that way this morning with the news that the Justice Department wants to block their merger. That probably feels like it is out of their hands at this point, but still if they have the will to do it, then with some compromises and changes, they can probably make it happen. Having the will is easier said than done. Sometimes the will means decades of work, or the draining of every cent we have and more, or giving up weekends, or subordinating our egos so that others can succeed. The will is not an easy thing to have and something that we have to really understand if we are truly willing to to do what it takes, or not. I told a friend this about a project he is working on, "Somethings are better left not started, than to start it and not finish". It takes some will to start, it takes all-in will to finish.
A great man of faith died recently. His name was Dallas Willard. He was tremendous writer and found ways to explain God's Word that rang true for so many people. He was quoted as saying, "God will certainly let everyone into heaven that can possibly stand it." That is a great line to ponder and think about the layers that come with it. We must be willing to serve God above ourselves and all else. So to stand what heaven can bring for us, is to be willing to be all-in for Christ. Something for us to think and pray hard about today.
Reference: Matthew 22:37 (New Living Translation)
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