I write to bring you peace within yourself, with God, and within your community. At the end of 2022, I wrote about God’s will for 2023, and this month, I have been writing with the goal of embracing God’s will.
When I am obedient to God’s ways, it brings a peace that nothing else can provide.
As long as humankind has existed, so has a struggle of will, self-will versus God’s will. God always and forever gives people a choice between his will and our own.
You may sometimes tarry, as I do, wanting your will over God’s. Please be gentle with yourself and remember, even Jesus cried out to God, asking him to remove death on the cross if it would be His will.
The intangible gifts of obedience.
Trust: A deeper trust in God and in yourself.
Contentment: You can rest because the results are in God’s capable hands.
Amazed: You feel great doing the right thing for the right reason.
Energetic: Not having mental fatigue trying to make things work that are not supposed to.
Strong: There is no worry about consequences.
Hopeful: The future looks brighter because you have nothing to hide.
Excited: Enjoying what you are doing because God has trusted you with it.
Vital: Your act is a good example to others.
My personal favorite:
Confidence: You’ve done the right thing, and nothing can take that away.
Your turn
What would you add to this list, and which is your favorite? I would love to know.
Until next week, keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,
Michele Marie Weisman
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29
P.S.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash (blocks)
Photo by Oliver Roos on Unsplash (path)
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash (joy)
Wow, Michele! This is incredibly encouraging, and I haven’t even felt discouraged in any way! (My spirit is most often blythe.)
I bet you could match these to the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit somehow, for a whole ‘nother post or devotion (or both)! Or do that on your own without posting, then offer it as a quiz of sorts to engage readers … Hmmmm …
I am so grateful my writing encouraged you, rather, God’s will did. 😌 You have given me some great writing insight. Thank you for the creative encouragement!
Thank you for this: “remember, even Jesus cried out to God, asking him to remove death on the cross if it would be His will.” It’s comforting to know it’s okay to ask God to change His destiny for us or even tasks we’re afraid to do.
I love your honesty. I have seen you tackle tough situations, and I admire that in you. Faithfulness walked out strengthens others walk of faith.