Take a Moment: Wk 8 Day 4 Devotion & Prayer From Pastor Batiste

Title: “When Obedience Hurts”

Obedience isn’t always easy—it’s often uncomfortable, inconvenient, and even painful. Jesus didn’t obey God when it was safe; He obeyed when it was costly. His obedience took Him to the cross so we could be lifted into grace.

Have you ever had to say "yes" to God when everything in you wanted to say "no"? Maybe it meant walking away from something familiar, forgiving someone who doesn’t deserve it, or staying faithful when quitting would feel better. That’s where true obedience is tested.

It’s in those hard yeses that you grow most. Obedience won’t always make sense—but it always makes purpose. Trust that the God who calls you to obey is the same God who strengthens you to endure.

Reflection: What is one area where God is calling you to obey—even though it feels difficult?

Prayer: Lord, give me the strength to say yes to You—even when it's uncomfortable. Teach me to trust that obedience is never wasted, and You are always working in it. Amen.

"Obedience doesn’t always feel good—but it always leads to something good." — Pastor Lamar Batiste

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