Community Correspondence: On Faith, Separation, and Obedience

Saying “yes” to God is not without cost. It requires sacrifice, trust, and the courage to step into the unknown. While others may see your obedience as easy, the truth is far different.

Obedience means letting go of worldly distractions, enduring unseen struggles, and walking a path that can feel isolating but ultimately leads to unimaginable joy.

When you say “yes” to God, He begins a process of transformation. He breaks generational curses, rewrites your story, and shapes you into the person He intended you to be. This transformation isn’t always comfortable—it’s a journey of growth that requires shedding your old self and trusting Him to guide you.

The Bible says, “Come out from among them and be separate” (2 Corinthians 6:17).

Obedience often requires separating yourself from those who do not understand or support your journey. This is not about worth but about choice—your choice to follow God’s call and their choice to remain where they are.

Letting go of those you love doesn’t mean you stop loving or praying for them. It means trusting God to work in their lives, just as He is working in yours. Their journey and burdens are not yours to carry, and releasing them to God allows both of you the space to grow in His timing.

Those who slander or gossip about you are often acting out of the darkness within themselves. These spirits of envy, bitterness, and malice cling to them because they have not yet released them to God. Recognize this as spiritual warfare, not personal, and hold your peace while God fights the battle for you.

The Bible reminds us:

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14)

Even Jesus was rejected by those closest to Him. He wept over their unbelief but never turned from His purpose. From the cross, as He suffered at their hands, He prayed for them: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). His example reminds us to remain steadfast in our calling.

Your obedience is not just for you. God is using you as a light, a beacon of hope for those still in the dark. Even if your journey feels lonely, trust that your faith, courage, and willingness to say “yes” will inspire others to seek Him in their own lives.

Saying “yes” to God means embracing His promises—His grace, protection, and strength. People may misunderstand or judge you, but their actions do not define your worth. Continue walking boldly in His light, knowing you answer to no man but to God alone.

When you said “yes” to God, you accepted His calling to be of and to become that light. Through your obedience, you reflect His love and purpose. Let your light shine as a testament to what God can accomplish through a willing heart. Shine on.