Here I Am

 Get the written version in your email inbox every morning by subscribing for free at TheVictorsCrown.com---Here I amThe world tells us we are the masters of our own lives. That we create our own meaning. That we choose our destiny.And in some ways, that’s not entirely false. We have a tremendous — and terrifying — power in the gift of free will. We can make ourselves masters of our lives. We can create our own meaning. But in doing so, we pit ourselves against God. We place our will against His. And that is a dangerous game.This is the banner of our times: unrestricted freedom to do whatever I want. It’s an enticing trap. But as Christ tells us, “For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many.” (Matthew 7:13)As Christians, we’re called to a different path. To take the freedom God has given us and choose — freely — to follow His will. When God calls, we don’t answer with “but that’s not what I want.” We answer with “here I am.”It’s only in cooperating with His will that the path opens for us.So today, let’s ask Him: What do you want for me?Let us pray. Heavenly Father, You have given us power and freedom. Help us to make the most of it. Help us to always do Your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.Keep fighting the good fight. Our Lady of Victory, pray for us. Get full access to The Victor's Crown at www.thevictorscrown.com/subscribe