The Blessings of Obedience

OBEDIENCE TO GOD is one of the major themes of the Old Testament. God promised His people, through Moses, that they would receive a “blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you today” God gives spouses the responsibility of praying for each other. When we do that, we obey what God wants us to do and we call on Him to give your mates the strength it takes to walk and live in obedience. James 5:16 says, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Effective prayer is asking God to do what He already wants to do in your mate’s life. God delights in answering such prayer, because He wants you to know Him, to see Him work, and to continue to come to Him. Come before God’s throne on your mate’s behalf, requesting that he or she will know God’s love more fully and that God will develop a teachable, pure heart within him or her. Pray for an increased desire to obey and follow Christ. Ask God to give your mate a growing awareness of the benefits of walking with Him. Ask, too that faithfulness, contentment, patience, self-control, discipline, and other godly virtues will be developed in the life of your loved one.