the simple truth

I have realized today that the christian walk at its core is simply about learning to trust and obey God. That is the way that I can draw near to Jesus, I draw near in faith and obedience. Its not about how much time I spend in scripture, or how often I pray, or my list of "good" things I have done for his kingdom. I need to place my hope in the promises of Jesus and obey what the Holy Spirit tells me I need to do. Most of the time the Holy Spirit talks to my through my prayer and reading of scripture but I need to have faith and an attitude of obedience for it to have any real effect.