I have begun reading former President George W. Bush's book "Decision Points." Its about his eight years as President focusing on what he believes are the major decisions that will solidify his legacy. I was pleasantly pleased to discover that the first decision he discusses is that of his faith. In the opening paragraphs of the first chapter titled, "Quitting," he discusses his drinking problem and his ability to overcome it through his faith in Jesus Christ. He also concludes that first chapter by again talking about the impact that his faith not only had in defeating his addiction but how it would influence his life through the coming years.
As I began reading the second chapter, "Running," a statement of Bush grabbed my attention and caused me to reflect. As he helped his father, George H. W. Bush, run for re-election for President, the younger wrote, "I learned a valuable lesson about Washington: Proximity to power is empowerment. Having Dad's ear made me effective."
That quote got me thinking. What if we substituted heaven for Washington as location? And what if we substituted Jesus for power? And what if we substituted the Heavenly Father's ear for Dad's ear? The quote would then read, I learned a valuable lesson about Heaven: Proximity to Jesus is empowerment. Having the Heavenly Father's ear makes me effective.
Hum... Food for thought.
