THE WAY #19

"Will-power. A very important quality. Don't despise little things, for by the continual practice of denying yourself again and again in such things — which are never futile or trivial — with God's grace you will add strength and resilience to your character. In that way you will first become master of yourself, and then a guide, a chief, a leader: to compel and to urge and to inspire others, with your word, with your example, with your knowledge and with your power."

Maybe you have never wanted to be a leader, guide or chief. It doesn't matter. You still need to exercise your will-power, your self-control. Maybe you spend too much time in front of the TV...or the computer! Where is your spouse? What are the kids doing? Is there a friend who needs a visit? Deny yourself that little attachment and see what God wants you to do.