His steadfast love endures forever! As we wrestle with obedience inspired by love as opposed to performance based on poor self image - HIS steadfast love endures forever! As we struggle with desiring loopholes for the parts of HIS word that we want to edit with the black highlighter - HIS steadfast love endures forever! When we grow impatient with the pace HE has for the transformation of our lives, as opposed to the magical overnight fix we might really want - HIS steadfast love endures forever.
In the face of HIS love, there is only praise and trust. In the face of HIS request for obedience, there is a deeper understanding of why it matters so much to our God. It matters because our Lord desires the best for us. He desires a deepening of character and love from us. In order for that to be a collaborative effort we have the opportunity for our lives to follow HIS guidelines, just as a plant follows the rules (slats) of a trellis.
When plants that need a trellis don’t get one, two horrible things happen: 1) the fruit rots on the ground and 2) the root system is shallow. We are much the same, until we are willing to follow the loving guidelines of our Jesus, as outlined in scripture; we live without legacy fruit and a dissatisfaction of our shallow relationship with Christ.
Perhaps today is the day to dive into the heart of Christ in a new way; meditating and treasuring the Word; especially the Promise Scriptures that are attached to a request for obedience. This spiritual discipline can become a powerful key in seeking a more meaningful and robust life with Christ.
Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!
Pamela Barker
Speaker/Consultant
Genesis Strategic Planning
www.gsplanning.com
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