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Thursday, October 13, 2005

Hi guys...

I sense that God is drawing me back to the heart of obedience...and I hope that by sharing with you what's on my heart, I will draw you closer to what's on His heart.

Obedience is sacrifice over preference. Many a times, I insists on my way instead of "giving & taking"...where both persons will benefit. This, the Lord calls "self-centeredness". It is looking inward at oneself and not making the effort to benefit others. The latter is sacrifice. Sacrifice is not always easy...it comes with a price tag- u must give up your rights if you want to sacrifice. Jesus, although He is the Son of God, came from heaven to our earth...not caring about his god-ship but choosing instead to live with ordinary men...helping them...and at last even going to the cross to pay the debt that we could not pay. Was there a choice for Him to say "no"? Of course, there was. But sacrifice is putting others before you, and laying every right you have down at Christ' feet.

Lord...I pray that you teach me what true obedience is...that it is not just words...but it is a lifestyle of putting others first and to consider their needs...to lay down my rights for those whom you have also laid down your rights and even your life...Help me to love them as you do. Change my heart, Oh God.

Benedict

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the traveller

Name: Benedict
Walked since: 1994
Walked For: God and God alone..His forever..with Family. Friends. Church. ...

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