It is an interesting thing to begin to think about obedience. When God pointed out to me yesterday about obedience being part of opportunity rather than sheer discipline, I could hardly wrap my mind around it. It is times like this that I recognize all over again the power of a child’s upbringing. Discipline as given by dad was an ugly thing. I swore I’d never be like this. But, the lingering effects of it have impacted so much of how I’ve lived and thought. Obedience was something to simply do even if it were hugely resented. This is how it was with dad. God is so patient teaching me how beautiful obedience is in obeying HIM. Obeying God’s leading in our lives gives satisfaction, gratitude that can not be measured. I love this.

It is just amazing to me all over again living in the Light of Jesus Christ. Getting to obey God’s Holy Spirit as He nudges is a privilege and not a burden. Wow!, the things God wants me/us to know and live out never come to an end until we reach the end of our earthly living. I want to stay obedient throughout this rich time in my life!