Free will is a very interesting concept.
I’ve been toying and thinking about it for a while. According to the dictionary, free will is the ability to act at one’s own discretion.
The ability to decide what to do independently of any outside influence.
When was the last time you ever done that?
What was your last full and personal decision without being influenced by your environment, your education, the people you have around you, the country you live in, the government, global movements or shifts in the market, and so on? Or maybe even your destiny.
How much does life have to press you exactly where you don’t want to until you fold?
Last but not least, how would we know if our decisions were not influenced by all those things mentioned before?
In all that equation, Matthew 33 seems to be an excellent advice:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Seeking the kingdom of God seems possible in any circumstance, and it seems to me to be the greatest, if not the only, expression of free will.
But what do I know, right?
You may be better able to assess and evaluate every small detail and consequence of your decisions.
You may be better at knowing exactly what will happen in ten years if you make a left today.
I must be honest with you and tell you that I am not.
The more I think about life and the more I understand how complex it is and what is needed to construct my daily reality, the more I want to seek the kingdom of God.
The more I understand the fact that I live in a universe where a mosquito bite could kill me, the more I pray: “Thy will be done, not mine.”
I must confess that “Thy will be done, not mine.” is not for the faint-hearted.
If mediocrity and comfort are what you are seeking, then this prayer is not for you.
“Thy will be done, not mine.” is a prayer for those individuals who are seeking an adventure.
It is a prayer for the brave, not for the timid.
With love, yours truly, Cristian.