Obedience...

For so long whenever I heard the word obedience I would just tense up because of the negative connotations that came along with it. But in the past 6 months I have been praying that my heart would be changed toward the word. I want to be obedient to the Lord, and sometimes it is so hard to discern His will, so I don't know how to be obedient. And yesterday I was reading from Hebrews 10, and verse 36 says "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." God blesses obedience and now I am just trusting that He will guide me to His will so that I may receive His promises. I am trying to show obedience through daily prayer and reading the Bible, which isn't something that I have always done consistently. So, I could really use your prayers as I am discerning the Lord's will for me here in Colorado and as I pray about what is next.

As I am typing this I am listening to Shawn McDonald (I find his CD to be very mellowing and contemplative), and the song "Salvation" is on, and I would like to share the chorus with you: "You are my salvation, You are my fortress, You are my salvation, in whom I trust." I am feeling led to share this with you as it is bringing tears to my eyes and I am recalling Romans 1:16 "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes."

Also, if I may change the subject, I am always adding things to the blog, so don't forget to scroll down and look at the links and pictures I have posted!

(I keep trying to type shorter blogs, but it never really works out, sorry!)