“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:28).
If every sincere Christian truly surrendered their will to the Lord, they would find more than enough strength to remain faithful until the end. So why do we so often fail to persevere? The answer is not in the absence of strength, but in the instability of our will. We do not lack power—the Holy Spirit dwells in us. And when we fully surrender to God’s will, He never abandons us halfway. It is not God’s strength that fails; it is our resolve that weakens first.
Obeying God’s will, perfectly expressed in His Law, does not depend on feelings or circumstances. It is a matter of decision and perspective. When we see this life for what it truly is—fleeting and full of pitfalls—we realize that our choices have eternal weight. And that faithfulness here is shaping our eternal destiny. The life we live today is preparation for what we will live forever. That is why steadfastness of heart and commitment to God cannot be postponed.
If we recognize that soon we will leave everything behind, then there is no wiser decision than to obey God with all our heart. All His commandments are just, holy, and eternal. And if we were created by Him, nothing is more logical than submitting to His will. Obedience to God’s powerful Law is not just a duty—it is the only sensible path for any creature who has understood the value of eternity. Decide today to obey, and you will discover that the power to remain is already within you. -Adapted from Henry Edward Manning. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Lord, my God, I thank You because power from You never fails. Your strength is perfect, constant, and sufficient to sustain me until the end. If I have faltered, it is not because You have abandoned me, but because my will wavered in the face of the pressures and distractions of this world. Today, with humility, I acknowledge this before You and I ask: strengthen my decision. Establish my heart in obedience. May I not depend on feelings or circumstances, but on Your Word, on Your Law—holy, just, and eternal.
Father, help me to live with my eyes on eternity. Remove from me every illusion that this life is my final destination. Make me see that every choice here is shaping my place in Your Kingdom. Teach me not to postpone faithfulness. Give me courage to obey now, with all my heart, with all my strength, with all my understanding. May Your powerful Law be my foundation, my guide, and my shield.
You created me, Lord, and nothing is more logical, more certain, and wiser than submitting myself to Your will. Obedience to You is not just my duty—it is the way of life, of peace, and of salvation. I know that Your Spirit dwells in me, and therefore the power to remain is already present. May I decide, today and every day, to live to please You. And may my life, shaped by Your Law, glorify You now and for all eternity. In Jesus’ name, amen.
