Duty or Love

I have found that obedience to Him must come from a heart of love not a sense of duty if it is to bring me the rest necessary to continue to obey Him in all things. The obedience that comes from duty leaves me prone to search for other gods that I can love for the Christian walk is not an easy walk. And usually I don't have to look far. Just into the mirror in the morning. "Why not," duty asks, "do what's best for you not Him? Hasn't obedience too often led to sorrow and struggle?" When I look at my circumstances as proof of His love, I doubt His character and promises. I draw away from Him. He never draws away from me. But when I remember who He is, when I rest in who He is, when I long to love Him, obedience becomes a joy. That obedience teaches me to love Him more. I find that what's best for me is always obedience to Him. I have found that there is never a reason to disobey.