Obedience is more than doing what you're told.

Live it
Most people have a mistaken idea what it means to be obedient. The world views compliance as obedience, but God looks at the heart and considers obedience an immediate response with the right attitude. In other words, the world tolerates the expression of opposition or obligation as we act with reluctance. God, on the other hand is looking for the person who recognizes the true Source of all endeavors.

I'm reminded of the story of two boys, one hopelessly pessimistic and the other optimistic. Their father being a Psychologist by trade, ran an experiment to change the boys' natural attitude. He sent the pessimist to a room filled with bright lights, soothing music and expensive gifts. He then sent the optimist to a room filled six feet high with horse manure and closed both up in their respective environments. After an hour he visited the pessimist's room and found him crying because he expected more and was bored. As he approached the optimist's room, he hear singing. Opening the door, the optimist raised his head up above the manure and asked for more time. Perplexed, the father asked why and was told, "Dad, with this much manure, there just has to be a pony in here somewhere!"

Pray it
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Eph 6:18

Resources
What good is salt in the cupboard? (2000)
Should you be fearful of ignoring Scripture? (2001)
Is the work of the Lord growing and leaving us behind? (2002)
Do you exercise your spiritual nature? (2003)
Choosing heaven is the only intelligent choice. (2004)
Effective intercession requires being in the right position. (2005)
The joy of serving God is the only riches a servant needs. (2006)
The consequence of sin graduates from discomfort to unbearable (2007)
A reputation may not end when we die. (2008)

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2008).
3. Scripture: God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.

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