“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, never abandon those who seek you” (Psalm 9:10).
The souls that grow most in intimacy with God are those that do not hide behind excuses. They do not live trapped in the past nor waste time complaining about circumstances. On the contrary, they look back with spiritual discernment, recognizing that even in difficult times, God was there—drawing near, calling, reaching out His hand. These people do not deny their mistakes, but neither do they use them as a shield. They have enough humility to admit that they have failed, that many times they ignored the blessings and despised the signs of God.
This kind of heart is the one that hears the call of the Holy Spirit clearly. It is a heart that does not justify itself, but surrenders. That does not seek excuses, but direction. By recognizing its condition as a creature, this soul understands that blessing, deliverance, and salvation come only through obedience. Obedience to the same laws that the Father gave to Israel—and that Jesus, with His life and teachings, confirmed as being eternal, just, and good.
These souls will not be deceived by false arguments, nor will they bow to leaders who preach against the holy Law of God. They know that disobedience has never been, nor will ever be, a path to blessing. And so, with faith and courage, they turn to the Creator with all their strength, determined to obey—no matter the cost. For they know there is only one path that leads to life: faithfulness to the Father, expressed in every commandment He has given us. This is the path that the Holy Spirit reveals to the humble and obedient. -Adapted from James Martineau. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Lord, today I place myself before You with an open and humble heart. I no longer want to hide behind excuses, nor justify my failures with empty arguments. I know that in many moments I ignored Your blessings, despised Your signs, and walked in the opposite direction of Your will. But now, sincerely, I acknowledge my failures and surrender to Your call.
Holy Spirit, speak to me clearly. I do not want to resist Your voice or harden my heart. Teach me to obey the laws that the Father revealed to His people and that Jesus confirmed with His life. I want to walk this holy path, even if the world rejects it, even if it costs me comfort, approval, or security. Your will is better than anything else.
Lord, deliver me from false teachings that despise Your Law. Give me discernment to recognize error, courage to oppose lies, and strength to remain firm in the truth. May my life be marked by faithfulness to the Father, in every thought, attitude, and choice. Show me, at every step, that true peace, true deliverance, and true salvation are found in obedience. And that nothing is worth more than being at the center of Your will. In Jesus’ name, amen.
