If you obey and do right, a light will show you the way and fill you with happiness. You are the LORD's people! So celebrate and praise the only God. ~ Psalm 97:11-12 (CEV)

I used to obey the LORD to avoid feelings of guilt, but then I fell in love with Him and now I obey Him because I love him. John 14:15 says, "If you love me, obey my commandments." Yes, I do love Jesus and that is why I obey Him and why I am even capable of obeying. Without the love of God in my heart, I could do nothing because I would be trying to do it on my own and I am weak. But God gives me strength and Him living in me gives me the strength and the desire to do His will.

Today, Lord, I go back to work. You know the feeling of dread I have, you know how much I dislike where I am working. You also know my desire for a new job and how long I have been waiting. Dear Lord, give me strength during this week to obey and do right, give me patience as I wait for the job you are preparing for me, give me Your light that I may follow in Your path and fill me with Your happiness. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.