He Say Pray and Obey

From today’s reading…

For decades I’ve studied my faith and had countless conversations with people of many faiths, no faith, and even those who struggle in their practicing of my faith.

The common thread among all who struggle pivots around the concept of obedience.

We think we know better. We think we deserve a little break, a small dalliance, just one more drink, an extra 30 minutes of sleep.

We think we know the spirit of the law, which we use as permission to break the letter of the law.

We think our church leaders are out of touch or biased or ignorant so we can pick and choose when to follow their instructions and when to ignore them.

We think the end is not near. We think we have more time. We think we need to keep a little in reserve, you know, just in case. We think we won’t die with our songs still in us.

The only way to be sure you won’t die with your song still in you is to start singing.

The only way to be a great leader is to first be a great follower.

The only way to live eternally in splendor is to live temporally in service.

After all, singing, serving, and following is the only way to…

Stay the course. Keep the faith. Endure.

Now go sell something.