Lessons
Following Christ
Never easy
But the payoff
Is worth it
The wait
Reminding myself
That nothing
Of value
Is ever
Obtained immediately
Continued
Continuing from R’s Rue I don’t know if I’d mentioned that for awhile I have been listening to Pastor Rich Villodas. His sermons have been a balm to my spirit. I’m given hard hitting truth, but it a way that teaches, but doesn’t condemn. No fire and brimstone, but solid truth. I recently ordered his book, The Narrow Path. And as I’m in church today, the second song talks about the narrow way being hard, but it being the path I want to take. I should have realized my worship experience from song to preaching would turn me upside down. Turns out, I didn’t have a clue what my soul would endure. The sermon being about was it ‘worth it’ to follow God without question, without doubt, understanding waiting is not comfortable, but a part of the process. Was I willing to acknowledge its worth despite my years of waiting. I didn’t have time to contemplate this until the song that allows people to come forward, and make decisions. It was during this song that I remember what I had wanted for...
So very true- thanks for the reminder! The payoff is worth it here on earth in due time but for sure in eternity, it will be worth it to have followed Christ. Also so true about nothing of value being obtained immediately. I hope your weekend is going well and that you are staying warm!
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's hard, but you are right about the payoff. And even when it's hard, it's such a comfort to know that God's plan is the best.
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