Willpower

“Anyone who wants to do the will of God ...” (John 7:17 NLT)

Do you lack willpower? Do you make resolutions to exercise, eat better, pay off debts, be more organized, spend more time with loved ones, and live mindfully--but fail to follow through?

I have noticed that most of us have a certain amount of ‘selective willpower’--we can summon the strength to accomplish our goals when we really want something. This leads me to the following conclusion:

Willpower= Desire + Determination + Discipline

Do you really WANT to do the will of God, or would you rather pursue other interests?

When God becomes our first priority and our ultimate goal, then we are willing to do whatever it takes and give up everything else in order to draw close to Him. When we desire to align our lives to God’s will, His Spirit works in us, training us to develop the necessary perseverance and self-discipline to press on.

My goal is God Himself, not joy, nor peace,

Nor even blessing, but Himself, my God;

'Tis His to lead me there—not mine, but His—

At any cost, dear Lord, by any road.(Lyrics from old Hymn)