How delightful it truly is

As you are aware, I have failed before. I make no false pretenses, I make no boasts about being good; I am a man that has made a lot of mistakes that GOD has graciously saved. And, even though I have been saved a long time now, I still make mistakes. Not making any excuses, but it is just human nature.

However, when I do mess up and sin, conviction is quick. I don't like being outside of GOD'S will even for a millisecond. I want to be found faithful. I want to be found doing His work and following His commands. I want to be a good witness and a good example of what a Christian should be. Again, I fail at it often, but that is my desire.

Today's word is Psalm 112:1, NLT, which reads, "Praise the LORD! How joyful are those who fear the LORD and delight in obeying His commands."

I am usually a happy person. Not because we have everything we want; we never will. Not because I don't have any problems; we have as many as most. Not because I am naive or delusional; I am a true realist. No, I am usually happy because I know that GOD loves me and He is always working on my behalf.

The longer I serve the LORD, the more I want to please Him, the more I want to obey Him. And, the more I try to obey Him, the happier I find myself. It is difficult to continue in sin and be happy. I know. But, if you will trust JESUS and commit yourself to following Him, you may just find how delightful it truly is.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T