“Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground” (Psalm 143:10).
The highest spiritual condition is that in which life flows spontaneously and naturally, like the deep waters of Ezekiel’s river, where the swimmer no longer struggles but is carried powerfully by the current. This is the state in which the soul does not need to force itself to do good—it moves in the rhythm of divine life, guided by impulses that come from God Himself.
But this spiritual freedom does not arise from a fleeting feeling. It is built with effort, discipline, and faithfulness. Deep spiritual habits begin, like any true habit, with a clear act of will. One must choose to obey—even when it is difficult—and repeat that choice until obedience becomes a natural part of one’s being.
The soul that desires to live this way must stand firm in the powerful Law of God and practice His beautiful commandments. It is through this repeated faithfulness that obedience ceases to be a constant effort and becomes a spontaneous movement of the soul. And when this happens, the person is led by the very Spirit of the Lord, living in communion with heaven. -Adapted from A. B. Simpson. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Lord my God, I thank You for desiring that my spiritual life be firm, free, and full of Your presence. You do not call me to a life of empty striving, but to a walk in which obedience becomes joy.
Help me to choose what is right, even when it is difficult. Give me discipline to repeat what is good until it becomes part of who I am. I want to form in myself the holy habits that please You, and I want to stand each day more firmly in Your Law and Your commandments, for I know that in them is true life.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You because You Yourself strengthen me to obey. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is the path where my soul learns to walk without fear. Your beautiful commandments are like the currents of a heavenly river, drawing me ever closer to You. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
