God does not view a desire to obey as being the equivalent of obedience itself. Sometimes a desire to obey is actually this: “It’s too bad I can’t have the blessings of obedience in combination with this other thing I’m unwilling to release.” Your idols vie for equal status with your devotion to the Lord. Do not allow them access to His rightful place in your heart, and all will be well.
The ability to obey comes from God, but He does not enable until He sees that your heart is aligned correctly. This leads to a common misconception, “God could if He would.” The truth is, “God will when you will.”
The Almighty God awaits your decision to obey, and that decision does not come via the path you think. It is not an act of your will, but of the heart. He requires that you be devoted to Him above all others. He loves that you depend upon Him. Now give Him first place in your heart in all areas of your life. That which initially feels like great loss will become great gain.
You can’t trust your emotions. Trust what you know to be true; God is with you.
Scripture: "...the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints...is Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:26-27)
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