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<v SPEAKER_00>Today, we are going to pray from Psalm 40, verse 8.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It says, I desire to do your will, my God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>At its deepest level, obedience is not simply about doing what is right.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It is about delighting in the one who leads you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>As your love for God grows, obedience becomes less about obligation and more about a relationship.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Following God becomes a joy because you trust his heart.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Spend a few moments thanking God for inviting you into relationship with him.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Think on the joy and freedom that come from walking closely with Jesus and thank him.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Or maybe you felt convicted that you can't remember the last time you considered what is God's will in your decision making in daily life.

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<v SPEAKER_00>This is something we are all growing in as we live our life with Jesus.

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<v SPEAKER_00>His desires become our desires as we are changed by his love.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Today let's pray and ask God to deepen our love for him and awareness of his will in our lives.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Bring before him any areas where obedience has felt burdensome or difficult.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Invite God to transform duty into delight and fear into trust.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to spark that desire in you to seek out his will.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to help you follow him with a willing and joyful heart.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Now sit quietly and enjoy God's presence for a moment.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let gratitude and trust fill your heart as you rest in Him.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God loves you and is making you into the image of Jesus day by day.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Father, thank you for leading us with wisdom and love.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Lord, we choose to follow you with joy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Lord, cultivate in us a desire to do your will and awareness of your presence this week.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.