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Obedience That Brings Peace: When Saying “Yes” Leads to Freedom

October 16, 2025

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Obedience isn’t about restriction—it’s about freedom. In this week’s Midweek Motivation, Jess sits down with Skip, a longtime Westsider who’s been walking in recovery and faith for over 44 years. Together, they explore how obedience to God leads to joy, peace, and a full life—even when it doesn’t make sense.

Discover how daily surrender, Scripture, and community can transform your walk with Jesus and why trusting God’s plan always brings blessing in the end.

Discover:

Why obedience brings freedom, not limitation
How Skip’s obedience led to transformation and peace
Practical ways to stay rooted in God’s Word daily
What it looks like to trust God’s plan in hard seasons

Reflection:

Obedience is one of the most powerful acts of faith. It’s not about control—it’s about surrender. What step of obedience is God calling you to take this week?

Key Takeaways:

Obedience leads to blessing, joy, and peace.
God uses surrender to strengthen faith and shape character.
Trusting God’s timing brings lasting freedom and contentment.

Helpful Next Step:

Grab your free copy of Sticky Faith in a Slippery World at westsidecommunitychurch.com and start growing deeper in your walk with Jesus today.

Question for You to Think About:

What is one area of your life where God might be asking for obedience?

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