“I tell you the will is all; that is one of the chief things which turns the wheel either backward or forward; and God knoweth that full well, and so likewise doth the devil, and therefore they both endeavor very much to strengthen the will of their servants.”
Bunyan is talking mostly about how to persevere in the Christian life. This entire writing entitled “The Heavenly Footman” is talking about running the race of life. It’s good. But this sentence brings clarity to how anyone can find success in life. It all comes down to your willpower.
You determine to do it….or not. You will go forward….or, sadly, go backward. And here, backward means “not towards success” or “not to achieving your goals.”
Start each day with the determination that you will both strengthen your will and keep your will focused…moving forward.