No matter our age or status, rules are a part of life. Most of us as children likely had to hold a parent’s hand when we walked across the street or through parking lot. Our parents had rules for us because they wanted to keep us safe. At the time, we probably thought of the rules as limiting our freedom. Some of us broke the rules in rebellion, while others waited it out until reaching an age where that rule no longer applied.

Many aspects of our lives come with rules. The places we work have procedures to follow. We have traffic laws that tell us how fast we can drive on roads, when we need to stop, and more. Sports in which we engage, such as basketball, football, and volleyball also have rules.

People sometimes question certain rules and their relevance, but they still obey them because they know they must. If we’re honest with ourselves, we probably consider some of life’s rules a bit restrictive or even irrelevant.

God intends His commands for our blessing, and when we obey them, we experience life to the fullest, as it is meant to be.”

Similarly, when it comes to one’s relationship with God, many people view His commands as confining, obsolete, or as mere suggestions. However, God intends His commands for our blessing, and when we obey them, we experience life to the fullest, as it is meant to be.

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