“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree; they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon” (Psalm 92:12).
A careless daily life always leaves us weak, but those who choose to walk every day in the paths of righteousness and obedience become stronger in character. It is like constant exercise: doing good increases our capacity to keep doing good. Overcoming difficulties puts new strength in the heart, and practicing faith in dark moments prepares us for even greater faith.
For this growth to truly happen, we need to cling to the sublime commandments of the Creator. The Law given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus is simply extraordinary and incomparable. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation, because the Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and eternal life.
So, pay attention to the habits you are forming today, because they will determine the strength of your character tomorrow. Deliberately choose to obey the Father’s commandments in everything, and you will see how your life becomes firm and full of power. This is the secret to growing strong and unshakable: living in daily obedience. Adapted from J. R. Miller. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Beloved Father, thank You because growth in character is not something that happens by chance, but comes from daily decisions to walk in Your ways. Help me to see the importance of the habits I am building and to always choose what pleases You.
Give me discipline to practice obedience every day, strength to overcome the temptations that want to weaken me, and a steadfast heart that does not stray from Your will.
Oh, dear Father, I thank You for showing me that constant obedience makes me grow strong like a well-planted tree. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is a crystal-clear river that nourishes my soul. Your commandments are an unshakable foundation for a victorious life. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
