Obedience
I don’t understand why when you’re being obedient it’s so painful. And I’m not talking the actual act of obedience, all though I know that is painful at times too. But I’m referring to the aftermath of that obedience. The consequences. Like you’ve been sucker punched.
It doesn’t make me not want to be obedient… just wished it didn’t hurt so much.
I will continue being obedient because I don’t know any other way to live my life. Yes, I argue with the Lord about things sometimes, but He always wins. I actually argue less now than I used too. growth lol.
I’m continually amazed at “Christians” who don’t understand the concept of following Jesus WHEREVER He may lead you. Even when it doesn’t make sense, or goes against all logic and everyone you know thinks you’ve lost the last few marbles you had rattling around in your head.
I don’t always understand the why of what He asks of me and sometimes I never find out. But this I do know. He has a plan, a plan for my good. He hasn’t failed me thus far, I’ve failed Him so much, but He’s always there to take my hand and lead me back to where I should be… with love, grace, mercy and forgiveness.
I encourage you to start asking the Lord if there is an area in your life you’re not being obedient… or if you’re not following Him where He is leading you. There is always grace to cover that. There’s grace to cover just being obedient too… even when it’s hard.
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Funny you should mention this Heather. I just asked that question today too. Is there an area that I'm not being obedient? What do I need to change? How do I need to grow? What do I need to ask forgiveness for? Who do I need to forgive? Am I following WHEREVER He leads me without grumbling? Questions, questions, questions.
Yes, growth is often painful so sometimes we choose the slow path to growth so we don't have to feel the pain that comes with the stretching. Sometimes we just suck it up and take the punch. :)
I'm glad to see you're still trusting Him for everything. And thank God for Grace! :)
Obedience is so hard, especially blind obedience, when we don't know where we will be going or doing. The fact that you are there - willing regardless - shows spiritual maturity.
He will make it all beautiful in His time. Praying for you during this process.
(((h)))
Obedience is not east, especially since we battle ourselves in the process. Thousands if years have past but we are still Israelites grumbling for meat and our shoes are full of sand. This alone tells me why we need God's unending mercy and grace and how little we deserve it. Thank goodness God knows we can't be perfect or else he wouldn't have needed to send his Son.
Heather, thank you for the reminder that God wants it to start in our hearts, even if we can't always get right with our actions. Love ya, girlie.
Heather,
Thanks so much for the reminder that He never fails us. When I can't see over the latest mountain (at least it looks like a mountain to me), I keep forgetting to talk to the One on High, who can see over the mountaintop. He knows our past, our present and our future.
Thanks be to God.
Love you!
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