Have you ever made a commitment to run in the morning, only to wake so up groggy and cozy you never get out of bed? Or you commit to reading your Bible everyday, only to get overwhelmed by finding a time or place or knowing what to read? Or you commit to eating healthier, but end up driving through because your fridge is empty?

The problem is that we approach our goals unprepared.  We think that by pure willpower alone, we can achieve anything.  But despite the promises of Mr. Rogers and our parents, the axiom “you can do anything if you try hard enough,” has failed us again and again. Continue Reading…