How Obedient Am I?

Scripture: 1 John 3: [24] Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.

Observation: How often to I obey God’s commands? He puts things on my heart, but doesn’t force me to do it, but uses the Holy Spirit to confirm what He wants. It’s so easy not to do the things of God because He doesn’t force us, but wants us to do it out of love for Him. You would think with how much God loves me that I would jump at the opportunity to please Him. How selfish I am, a child of the best Father ever you would think I would want to please Him.

Application: Ask for guidance from the Holy Spirit and not be afraid of doing what is required of me. To do all things out of love and not obligation, to be obedient because He is my Father. Listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit and ask for help when I need it.

Prayer: Dear Father I don’t want to come home and see the disappointment on your face because of a disobedient child. Use the Holy Spirit to correct and guide me on what is left on this journey so when it is time I will be able to run into open arms and know that you are well pleased.