Obedience Brings Favor- Jeremiah 7:23 (NIV)

But I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.

                                                                                      Jeremiah 7:23 (NIV)

 

Obedience is hard for some. I admit, in my past, I wanted to do things my way. I thought I could find happiness on my own. It wasn’t until I came to the end of myself that I realized I did not know what was best for me.

Surrender did not come easy for me. I still held on to things that I wanted to control; things that were not necessarily good for me. I know I am a work in progress and God will allow me to go around the mountain as long as I want but I am learning He truly knows what is best for me.

When I surrender, I find peace. There is no more striving or chaos. Each time I give up my rights to something, I find more freedom. Freedom is what God wants for me. If I obey God, it will go well with me. I will find favor in all that I do.

Be Encouraged! If you are struggling with letting go, ask God to help you. He will guide and teach you about surrender and obedience to Him. Your life will be filled with peace.

 

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