will

It’s a craving, a liking or a longing. The inclination that “if there’s a will - there’s a way.” It’s the desire or decision or the legal declaration of one’s wishes at the end of life. “Not my will, but yours be done” and yet this volition, willingness or perogative can leave us in a tug-o-war if things don’t go our way.

Gene Roddenberry is the creator of Star Trek. He coined the phrase, “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” He specifified in his will, that he wanted his ashes scattered in space by a satellite orbiting earth His request was granted in 1997. Many famous and wealthy people have left millions of dollars to their pets and many others have been disgruntled because someone’s will didn’t fit theirs. Nonetheless, will has more connotations than just what is left to an heir.

Recently our church had child dedication. I love the fact that the parents, the families of the children and the church family get to say, “We will help raise these children as gifts from God.”

We recite the Lord’s prayer - “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” A beautiful acoustic song is worth listening to entitled: “Your Will Be Done” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nLXXephYRI

So let’s let heaven shine here on earth. Our smiles will show when sadness intrudes our thoughts. Rainbows will appear after the storms. Laughter will kiss our lips and spread to others. Sunrises and sunsets will bring hope of better todays and tomorrows. Hugs will heal when our spirits sag. Friendships will comfort others in need. Beauty will array herself in nature and confidence will march forward and ahead of doubt. Courage will rise when truth needs to be told and heard. Patience will arrive and accept purpose and plans. Love will complete our lives.

We may not always understand what God has willed and God has planned, but we can be sure that HIs will be done. Jesus not only prayed in submission to God, but lived that way. In John 6:38, he says, “For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.” And again in Mark 14: 36, “And he said, ‘Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.’”

And so, will you let God direct your path and submit to His will? I will.