January 22nd
"Relationships"
We all live in a web of relationships dependent upon obedience to authority. Like a loving parent, God sets standards for our good and to protect us from evil and harm. God desires obedience motivated not by fear buy by love and trust. Ironically, obedience actually frees us up to enjoy life as God intended, because it keeps us from becoming entangled or enslaved to those things that distract us and cause us heartache. Even though God's command is sometimes difficult, or doesn't make sense from our human perspective, obedience will always bring blessing, joy, and peace. This holds true for your partner’s perspectives as well. Without limits there is no respect, without respect there is no love...
No good thing will the Lord withhold from those who do what is right. O Lord Almighty, happy are those who trust in you.
Psalm 84:11-12
I was not born to be free. I was born to adore and to obey.
C. S. Lewis
Heaven
