He wills, therefore we are.

One spring afternoon in Washington, DC, a series of questions have just entered into my mind… what is the real reason why do I keep choosing to be a Christian? Why am I a Christian? What is the true answer to these questions? Is it because I want to get into the Heaven? Is it because I want to be good? Should the answers include “I” in them? Is Christianity a selfish belief? These initial answer candidates to my original questions are replies from my sinful ego. My quest to true answer must pursue forward leaving my ego behind, as I drove along the highway. What is the answer to these questions? I asked, “Lord Jesus, what is the true answer to these questions you have given me? For thou knowest, please teach me.” Soon later as my eyes were entertained by the beautiful sights of cherry blossoms, I heard a voice in my heart, “It is just because of My Will.”

Suddenly I felt scales dropped from my eyes. “Right! I am because He wills.” He chose me to become a Christian, not I. As I realize this truth, I was lead to greater peace. My faith is not what my effort sustains, but He does. He is taking care of me! What a freedom and liberty! Alleluia!