For many days this year, I have been very deliberately, intentionally disobedient to God. Stiff-necked would be the Old Testament. There have been many mornings or evenings when God reminded me to take the time to write a blog entry. Unfortunately there were also many mornings or evenings when my actions said, "No."
Did I lose my job as a result of my refusal? No. Was cancer an outcome of my disobedience? No. Any locust, frogs, or boils? Not a one. Did I miss out on some blessings? Most assuredly.
Maybe those blessings weren't tangible, but the loss of peace that comes with obedience was absent on many of those mornings. Also, I will never know how many spiritual insights were lost as a result of my sin.
Since November 28, my entries have become more regular. Has a bag of money appeared in our kitchen? Nope. Have I had a spiritual epiphany that has transformed my life? Still waiting. So why spend the time with these 20-minute, one-reader blog entries? Honestly, it just feels better to please God than dodge His direction.
Christianity is not about feeling good, but it is certainly not forbidden either. Knowing that I have pleased Abba, is reason enough to get up 20 minutes earlier. The realization that He is pleased with me is all the justification I need for 30 minutes less television time in evening. When I hit the "Publish" button on a blog entry, I know He has smiled and nodded in affirmation. That is plenty.
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