Sunday, February 24, 2013

Dear God,

"Trust and obey for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus than to trust and obey."  The lyrics of the hymn, Trust and Obey called to me at church today.  Trust, oh yes, trust, what good is faith without trust?  And what good is trust without obedience?  If I trust with all my heart but do not obey your will for my life, what good is my faith at all?

As each year passes and I add another 365 days to my life, the more I realize that trust and obedience are two of the most essential parts of Christian faith.  I may rebel at obedience but only to the extent of my own resistance, reluctance to follow.  I know in my heart of hearts that you always have a greater plan and purpose than my own.  I know your love extents to the entire human populous.  I know when you are thinking of me, you are thinking of every creature on the planet.  You would not ask me to injure another in order to feed my own soul.  Your care is for all; therefore, I can trust your design for my life.  I can obediently move forward singing your song for the whole world.

Gracious God,
thank you
for your
constant reminders
to trust
and obey.
Teach me
to be faithful
so you
may renew me
again and again.
No act
of faith
is left unnoticed.
You warm
our hearts
and flood
our souls
with your
love, joy,
and peace.
I am blessed.

Love, Andrea