The greatest power on earth is the power of the human will.
Your will is so strong that it can influence whether you keep fighting to live or quietly give up. It is the inner force that pushes a person beyond pain, beyond fear, and sometimes even beyond what seems medically or physically possible. This is a reflection of the power of a renewed mind—when your thoughts, beliefs, and focus align with God’s truth, your spirit is strengthened to persevere in ways that defy natural limitations. I want to share two real-life stories that illustrate this truth in a profound way.
I once read about two soldiers who were captured during a war. I cannot recall the exact war—perhaps it was between China and Germany—but that detail is not the focus. What matters is what they went through. Both men were subjected to severe torture daily. They were starved, beaten, and pushed to their limits. Physically, they were in the same condition. Emotionally, they faced the same pressure. Yet, their outcomes were very different.
Over time, one of the soldiers became overwhelmed. The pain, fear, and uncertainty drained him. One day, he told his fellow soldier that he could not endure it any longer. He said he was tired—tired of the suffering, tired of hoping, tired of fighting. His friend tried to encourage him, reminding him that rescue could come at any moment, that giving up now would be too soon. But the man had already made a decision within himself. He had surrendered—not to the enemy, but within his own will. This story reminds us that whenever evil thoughts come to you, kill them before they kill you—refuse to entertain despair, fear, or doubt, and instead hold fast to faith and hope.
That very night, he died.
His friend woke up the next morning to find him lifeless beside him. Nothing externally had changed. The torture had not increased. The conditions had not worsened overnight. The only thing that changed was his decision to stop fighting. Meanwhile, the other soldier, who chose to hold on, survived despite enduring the same suffering.
The second story is more personal. A pastor once came to preach at my school, and he shared his own experience. He had been shot during a violent attack and suffered a life-threatening injury. Bleeding and weak, he somehow managed to get himself to the hospital.
When the doctors examined him, they concluded that his condition was critical and that he would likely not survive. But when he heard this, something rose up within him. He refused to accept that verdict. He told the doctors to do everything they could because he was not ready to die. This shows that your thoughts are very important—learn how to guard them. The way you think can determine how you respond to challenges, influence your will to persevere, and ultimately shape the outcomes in your life.
That decision mattered.
The doctors did their part, but beyond the medical effort was a man who had made up his mind to live. Against all odds, he survived. He stood before us, not as a victim, but as a testimony of the power of a determined will.
People often say, “It is God who decides when a person will die.” And while many believe this deeply, it is also important to recognize that the human will plays a significant role in how we respond to life’s challenges. The will to live, to fight, to endure—these are not small things. They are powerful forces placed within us.
Your will can determine whether you rise after a fall or remain where you are. It can push you to keep going when everything in you wants to quit. It can shape your response to pain, hardship, and uncertainty. This is closely tied to the power of a sound mind—a disciplined, focused, and spiritually aligned mind strengthens your will, helping you make wise choices even under pressure.
Use the power of your will wisely.
Choose to fight when it is easier to surrender. Choose to endure when the pressure feels unbearable. Choose to hope when everything seems dark.
Choose life.
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