In the classic opening scene of the Godfather, the undertaker Bonasera pleads with the Don, Vito Corleone to avenge his daughter, who has been assaulted by several youths. The youths get a suspended sentence and walk free. When the latter asks why the former did not come to him first rather than the police, the response reflects fear. Bonasera then says that’s when he realized with his wife’s counsel that he must go to the Don for justice.

And after some very insightful and profound dialogue, the Don comes through.

And so it with God.

I have realized that people tend to rely or go to everything and everyone first for what they need or want. No need to name the usual suspects. All except God.

And when everything and everyone falls short, in some cases, we go to Him. I’ve learned now to try to do otherwise. It’s not easy but has started to make more sense.

And you go with everything, big and small, they all matter to Him. As a father, I take what my kids say seriously and try to respond accordingly. They may not get the answer they are looking for but they get my best – to the extent I can provide or implement any.

And here’s the thing, God is infinite and omnipotent. He is capo di tutti capo – the Don of all Dons.

He knows exactly what to do.

Our enemies becomes His.

And that is a fearsome prospect.

Go to the Don.