Troubleshooting Where We Go Wrong | Obedience .03
When it comes to obedience, we’re all prone to errors. Maybe we say “freedom in Christ!” to justify our actions instead of doing what we know is right, or maybe we live with a constant stream of condemning thoughts instead of resting in the righteousness of Christ. Some of us put off obedience until tomorrow, and some of us are locked in a cycle of despair when we can’t obey perfectly today. In this episode, Laura and Emily talk through the common ditches we find ourselves in as moms, and give practical strategies for getting out of them. So whether you’re procrastinating and trying to avoid the sink full of dishes or you’re grumpy and muscling through to “get the job done,” we hope you’ll find encouragement to walk the true path of obedience.
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For this mini-series, we’re giving you a free five-day Bible study, Love Keeps You by Courtney Reissig, designed to supplement what we’re working through on the podcast. Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). But what does keeping his commandments even look like?
We know we love Jesus. We want to obey. But how? This short Bible study walks you through Jesus’ last words to his disciples in John 13-17. They had questions about obedience too. Thankfully, Jesus gives the answers we all need.
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The Bible study includes 5 days of study, a short devotional with a motherhood application, and a verse to read and apply with your kids!
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We’re so thankful for Crossway, publisher of the Ten Words to Live By by Jen Wilkin, for helping make this mini-series possible! This book is a fresh, biblical look at the Ten Commandments and how they impact our lives today. Jen shows us that Christians can live in obedience and holiness, and delight in the law of God, without undermining the grace of God. To purchase Ten Words to Live By and Jen’s other best-selling books, just head to their website for more info. We’re so thankful for Crossway’s sponsorship!
R|M Apply Questions:
Of the two responses to obedience that Laura and Emily first mentioned (finding our hope in our own obedience, or putting it off and thinking, “I can do that tomorrow”) which one comes most naturally to you? How does this play out in your life?
Where do you find strength to obey? How would leaning on the strength of the Spirit fuel your obedience?
Can you think of a time in your life when duty turned into delight? Or when delight turned into obedience?
Laura and Emily mentioned four common ditches we find ourselves in as moms. Which one did you identify with the most? What practical steps can you take to come out of that ditch, or what truth do you need to believe to fight this common pitfall?
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