The way a family operates with love, honor and respect mimics our relationship with God. Just as children and spouses trust and respect one another so must we honor and trust in God. Every household has rules set in place that are kept by the family members because they have a loving and intimate relationship with one another. God has given us commands and our obedience to His commands strengthens as our relationship with Him grows. God is holy and we are His precious possessions and are called to be holy. Leviticus 20:26 And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine. God himself lives within us and is transforming us in His image through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Our obedience is a result of our intimate and loving relationship with our Creator, our God, our Father, not simply because He issued a command or we are afraid of the consequences.
The relationship comes first and obedience follows joyfully. It is the fruit of true and perfect love.

Prayer

Thank you Jesus that you understand me and still love me, I thank you for allowing me to have a intimate relationship with you. I choose to follow Your will and my heart delights in your commands. Lead me where you desire for me to go; teach me your character. I know whatever you require of me you will also give me the ability to accomplish.  Amen.

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