40 Days to Awaken Your Sober Mindნიმუში

Willpower is about force. Willingness is about faith. One says, I have to fix this myself. The other says, I trust God to show me the way.

Sis, you don’t need to be strong all the time. You need to be open. Willingness is the posture that invites transformation.

Isaiah tells us that willingness + obedience unlocks abundance. When we’re relying on our will and strength alone, we’ll find that it is finite. Mental fortitude and perseverance are needed, but they can only take us so far. Willingness stems from the heart and has a foundation built on trust, not performance. It’s softer than the harsh grit and grind we often see praised in our pressure-fueled culture.

Philippians reminds us that even your desire to change is a gift God stirs in you. This is an “inside job,” and the Holy Spirit is the one who creates lasting change in us. He knows our hurts and our hangups, and He promises to help.

Listen, if you’re tired of trying harder, try surrender. Try a soft, steady “yes” to God. He’ll meet you right there.

Prayer:
God, I may not feel strong, but I’m willing. Use my willingness to move me forward in Your strength. I ask that You would honor and multiply what little I have to bring. You are always enough.

Journal Prompt:
Where are you relying too much on willpower? What would it look like to shift into a posture of willingness?