"Why does God want obedience? Because He wants us to trust Him. Obedience means actively exchanging our will for His. God also knows that when we are faithful with the little things, He can "put us in charge of many things" and give us a deeper joy than we have ever known. (Matthew 25:21) Author Beth Moore reminds us that "the answers God gives us in our tomorrows often flow from our faithful todays.""
"When we walk in obedience, God blesses us."
"When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.' Simon answered, 'Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.'" Luke 5:4-5
"God has made us certain promises that we will only see fulfilled on the other side of a demanding climb. We're going to have to sweat this one out and feel the burn in our limbs but the reward is going to be "great." There is something God wants to give you, Beloved, but He's purposely requiring tremendous perseverance from you in order for you to have what it takes to receive it rightly. Humbly. You will need ENDURANCE to do His will in this particular situation. It will not come easy because it's too good to come cheap."
i get so frustrated with my kids when they don't obey...i can only imagine how God feels about me! just thought maybe someone else out there might be struggling with this too...i'm so thankful He's constantly working on me, that He's patient with me, and that He loves me the same no matter what.
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YES, my dear friend. I'm with you. I was convicted during my Beth Moore biblestudy this week about an area in my life as well. So we struggle together, striving to me more Christ-like women, and know you're not alone!!!
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