Trust and Obey

When I have a "down" day or season in my life, when it all seems too hard and a big part of me doesnt even want to try anymore, His Word always keeps me on track.  It encourages me.  It convicts me.  It motivates me.  More and more I realize that being in and staying in the Word of God should be a primary focus and there is a reason we are to do so.  If we dont know His Word it makes it very difficult for us to stand on His Truth and Promises. 

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Here is a litte example of how knowing His Word will help you.  You dont even need to know the reference, only the Words given to us by God Himself.
A running conversation that God and I have some days...

"I cant do this anymore!"
You dont have to.  I will do it for you. Rest in Me.

"It hurts to much."
I know.  I will comfort you.  It hurts Me too.

"Its too hard."
You can do anything through Me.

"No, I cant -I'm not strong enough."
I know.  But in your weakness, My strength is shown. 

"Ok... I dont want to do this anymore."
Dont you love Me?

"Of course I do"
Then just obey. 

"But how?  How do I get through this?"
Dont you trust Me?

"You know I do."

Then let Me show you the way.

"I want to but I'm so weak and afraid"
 Remember -I will be your strength.  And I will never give you cause to fear.

"Show me how"
Read My Word, talk to Me... Trust in Me.  I will never leave you for forsake you.  I will always be your comfort.  I will give you strength and show you the way through.  I will never allow it to be more than you can handle with My help.  Only trust in Me and obey My commands.

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I cant tell you the number of times the above "conversation" has happened.  It all comes down to "Trust and Obey" but sometimes we, in our stubborn-ness, pride and fear, need to be reminded why and how we can trust and obey Him. 

The old Hymn "Trust and Obey" has been running through my head.  What a better place to close this thought than on those words.  Memorize this song and repeat it over and over when it all seems too big and too hard. 

Trust And Obey

John Sammis, 1887

When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,

What a glory He sheds on our way!

While we do His good will, He abides with us still,

And with all who will trust and obey.

Refrain:

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way

To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,

But His smile quickly drives it away;

Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,

Can abide while we trust and obey.

 

Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,

But our toil He doth richly repay;

Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,

But is blessed if we trust and obey.

But we never can prove the delights of His love

Until all on the altar we lay;

For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,

Are for them who will trust and obey.

Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,

Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;

What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;

Never fear, only trust and obey.