Lord Willing

Yes, I started my own blog. Honestly, I am not sure why. I guess it is because I wanted a way to write, to speak what I think, and continue to contemplate deeper issues that go through my head regularly. My mind is an amazing source of over-analyzation, yes, this could be my greatest strength but also my greatest weakness...thus, this blog is to aid in the reflection process that is so important for every person. So here it is. This is mine.


So I had a conversation today about the phrase "Lord Willing." Interesting conversation to say the least. I was thinking a lot about the different implications of the phrase. If I say at one time that I want something, I immediately have to realize that what I want is really in the hands of the Lord. Whether or not I believe in predestination is not really the question.


The bigger question, no, the greater implication, is whether or not God's will is what I would have my will be. It is easy for me to ask God to align His will with mine, selfishly seeking out my own personal agenda and using God as a personal vending machine. However, the higher order agenda should be that I would align my will with the will of God. "Lord willing" situations will be perfected as God wants, "Lord willing" I can serve God with all that I am, "Lord willing" I can love like Jesus loves, "Lord willing" I can make a dent for God in His kingdom.


"Lord willing" I can leave a legacy that has an everlasting impact. James Thomas Johnston (ask if you want to know about him) a man that impacted the kingdom more for God than anyone I know personally. "Lord willing" I can leave a mark like he did.