A Willing Heart

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Isaiah 1:18-20 says, "Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. 20 But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.”

While homeschooling my kids this year the thing I care most about is their willingness when it is school time. My number one rule is for them to do what they know to do and do it with a good attitude. If they need help with anything they can ask, but when their hearts are not willing to do the work for whatever reason it makes the day so much harder and shuts off real learning from taking place. When their hearts are willing it is so much more enjoyable for everyone and they learn and grow so much faster. Working with anyone who is unwilling is never very much fun. 

A willing heart is one of the things God most wants from us. God has an amazing plan for each our lives that is better than anything we could ever dream up but he isn't going to force us to walk it out. He wants us to do the things we know to do each day out of reverence and honor for him. When we have willing hearts and combine it with doing good it leads to so many good things. 

I am praying for you. 

Daniel