A motivational speaker once said there are two kinds of people in this world: those who say “whatever” and those who say, “whatever it takes.”
“Whatever” is the response of the shrug. It’s a “who cares?” attitude, one of indifference and apathy. “Whatever it takes” is the response of the committed. It’s a “can do” attitude that refuses to give up or give in.
Think about those two responses when it comes to the mission of the followers of Our Lord. Jesus said to love your neighbor. Whatever! Jesus said to go and make disciples of all people. Whatever! Jesus said there is more rejoicing over one sinner who is found than 99 that stayed within the fold. Whatever!
Now, let’s change that response to “Whatever it takes!” Jesus said to love your neighbor. Whatever it takes! Jesus said to go and make disciples of all people. Whatever it takes!
Jesus said there is more rejoicing over one sinner who is found than 99 that stayed within the fold. Whatever it takes! Are you and I, like St. Paul, willing to do whatever it takes to win the world to Christ?
Thanks to Gary Nicolosi for sharing. Thanks to Dingzeyu Li for the picture.
What kind of person are YOU, a “Whatever!” or a “Whatever It Takes!” person?
THANK GOD FOR WHAT YOU HAVE! TRUST GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED!!
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