Who would have ever thought that a song I grew up singing in Children's Church would have so much more value and meaning to me years later in my adulthood? God is so amazing at how He begins the process of shaping us into His Own at very early stages in our life. I am a witness that growing up in a Bible based Christian church makes all the difference when it comes to discovering who you are in Christ; and if you are not in one now, I pray that you begin the search sooner than later.
The song that I was referring to earlier is Trust and Obey. I find myself uttering its lyrics at random moments of the day, and only God would know to place those words on the center of my heart at just the right moments.
Today was kind of challenging for me. Before approaching God with my typical response to life's unfairness, with questions of "why..." I felt my spirit singing these simple words: Trust and Obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey." My attempts to complain became silent moments of worship and right at the privacy of my work desk. I began to smile and thank God for Joy and confirmation that I was in His will. I had to encourage myself by singing the entire hymn of Trust and Obey. If you've never paid attention to the lyrics, I hope you find the same peace and solitude that I found and these very same words:
When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.
But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows,
For the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.
See I've decided to follow Jesus and I may not always understand why God chooses to direct me down certain paths but I pray that my Lord will give me the strength and wisdom to accept His will no matter what it takes.
