“I am God Almighty; walk in My presence and be blameless” (Genesis 17:1).
It is remarkable to observe what happens to a soul that truly consecrates itself to the Lord. Even if the process takes time, the transformations are deep and beautiful. When someone dedicates themselves to living in faithfulness to God, with a sincere desire to please Him, something begins to change within. The presence of God becomes more constant, more vivid, and spiritual virtues begin to blossom like flowers in fertile soil. It is not a matter of empty effort, but the natural fruit of a life that has decided to follow the path of obedience.
The secret of this transformation lies in a fundamental decision: to obey the powerful Law of the Creator. When a soul chooses to live according to the commandments given by God through His prophets, it becomes malleable in the hands of the Potter. It is like clay in the hands of the Creator, ready to be shaped into a vessel of honor. Obedience produces sensitivity, humility, steadfastness, and opens the heart to be transformed by the truth. The obedient soul does not merely grow—it flourishes.
And what does this obedience produce? Real blessings, visible deliverances, and above all, salvation through the Son of God. There is no loss on this path—there is only gain. What God has in store for those who obey Him is greater than anything the world can offer. Therefore, do not hesitate: make the decision today to be an obedient child. Because when we surrender to the will of God, we discover that it is precisely there that true life is found. -Adapted from Hannah Whitall Smith. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear Father, I thank You because every soul that seeks You sincerely is transformed by You. I want to be that soul, consecrated, obedient, willing to live not according to my feelings, but according to Your truth. May Your presence shape in me everything that pleases You.
Lord, I surrender myself as clay in Your hands. I do not want to resist Your will, but allow myself to be formed and transformed through obedience to Your powerful Law. May Your holy commandments, given by the prophets, become my daily guide, my joy, and my protection. Lead me to spiritual maturity, so that I may live as a vessel of honor before You.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You because You are faithful to reward those who obey You. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a river of holiness that washes and shapes the soul with patience and love. Your commandments are like eternal seeds that, when planted in a sincere heart, blossom into virtues and eternal life. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
