Why Obey God?
Read: Psalm 19 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. (v. 7) Children often want to do the opposite of what their parents ask. Something in them
Kelly Wolters July 16, 2026
Do you ever feel like following God is more about rules than relationship, or that obedience is just too hard?
Many of us struggle with obedience. We want to trust God, but we also want control. We know his ways are good, yet we hesitate, resist, or try to go our own way. This devotional series gently invites you to see obedience differently: not as a burden, but as a pathway to life.
Each day, you’ll discover that God’s commands are not meant to restrict you but to restore you. God’s Word revives the soul, brings joy to the heart, and lights the path ahead. Obedience is not about perfection. It’s about trust. It’s learning to listen for God’s voice and respond with a willing heart, even when the way forward feels uncertain.
Explore how obedience connects with real life: trust in hard seasons, rest in the midst of striving, joy in generosity, peace in anxiety, and surrender in a world that tells you to depend only on yourself. You’ll see that when you walk in step with God, you’re not walking alone—he is with you, guiding, providing, and strengthening you.
If you long for deeper peace, greater joy, and a closer relationship with God, this series is for you.
Come and discover that obedience is not the end of freedom—it’s the beginning of it.
Read: Psalm 19 The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. (v. 7) Children often want to do the opposite of what their parents ask. Something in them
Read: 1 Kings 8:54-61 Not one word has failed of all his good promise, which he spoke by Moses his servant. (v. 56) When things in life don’t go our
Read: Matthew 11:25-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (v. 28) When I go out for coffee with a trusted
Read: Matthew 7:7-14 How much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! (v. 11) Some people are natural gift givers. They
Read: Matthew 6:25-34 Look at the birds of the air. (v. 26) If you’ve ever been on a flight, you may be familiar with the experience of turbulence. It’s a
Read: Lamentations 3:19-33 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. (v. 22) Who was the last person you told, “I love you”?
Read: Proverbs 3:1-12 Trust in the LORD with all your heart. (v. 5) Author and psychologist David Benner crafts a beautiful analogy for the love of God in his book
Kelly Wolters leads marketing and communication efforts for the Hope College Admissions team. She lives in Zeeland, Michigan, with her husband, son, and goldendoodle pup. Kelly enjoys making good food, taking walks in God’s nature, and indulging in long conversations with her favorite people.