I once knew a man who collected pens, writing instruments, all shapes and sizes, various ink colors, some quite inexpensive, some rather pricey. Didn’t make him a better writer.
Or, the woman who assembled a wonderful library. Such a variety of books. Shelves covered two walls of her family room. Didn’t make her better educated; she never read any of them.
“…wish I may, wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight.”
Today is “Make It Happen Day.” You’ve wanted to have a better relationship with your neighbor…make it happen today. Finish that project…make it happen. Make the phone call, write the letter…make it happen this day. Some things are out of your influence or control, but you’re in charge when you take charge.
I’ve always been drawn to the New Testament Paul’s advice to his young colleague Timothy: “…God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.” Why not have a conversation with Christ about your hesitancy, then, with the encouragement that comes from the conversation, you can work together to Make It Happen. Today.
Probably for me, it will be another ‘I will try to make it happen day.’