As the new year continues I am walking lightly, almost with a skip. Have my husband's health issues been resolved? Are the other issues that plagued us at the close of 2007 gone? I answer no to both the questions. Then how can I skip and love my life? There is only one answer: obedience.
God clearly spoke to my spirit concerning our morning time together. The time we had been spending together was lacking something: quality. God knew this and so did I. I knew the relationship was not what it had been and far from what I wanted it to me. God challenged me to get up when He opened my eyes. I accepted the challenge and my life has not been the same since. Obedience is truly the key to a full life with Christ. I am living proof.
I can't help but think of John 14:15, "If you love me, you will obey what I command." This verse pretty much says it all. Do I love Him? Mmm? If I do I will obey Him, even if I really don't feel like it, even if it doesn't make sense, and even if it is inconvenient to my plan. If I don't obey Him, the message I am sending is "Sorry Lord, I don't really love you that much." My heart hurts just to think of the times I have said no to God, telling Him that my love for Him was not deep enough enough to obey Him.
I am rule follower at heart. Rules and guidelines are meant to protect us, keep us safe, and are given for our good. God's commands, or what He asks us personally to do should be viewed the same way. He wants to protect us, keep us safe, and He only has our best interest at heart.
Today, let's commit to obey God and trust Him for the outcome. What do you think?
For His Renown
4 Comments:
Very though provoking and soul searching!
Wendy,
You are right on with your thoughts. As I said good bye to a friend today, I am keenly aware of the importance of my personal time with my savior.
Blessings,
Charlene
Thank you Queen Shopper for the sale update. I received my sale card in the mail yesterday. I will hike on over there to see what cute stuff I can find to cover my body.
About your post - God is speaking the same message to me! It is amazing how he grabs us. Read my blog to see what He is using to get my attention concerning obedience!
I loved this post about time with God. It's funny that you mentioned that you're a rule follower. Me too! I have realized recently, though, how my rule following ways often stifle my time with God. It's often my tendency toward "doing it THIS way" that keeps God from being able to speak to me personally. Your post reminds me to seek Him everyday, and He is reminding me about freedom as I do so. Love it!
Amy
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