abiding 101

the whole concept of abiding has always tripped me out

that God desires us to live lives in obedience to His Word

then gives us the desire to do so

then gives us the grace to do so

then rewards us with His presence

and makes our joy full

how does that even work? i was praying about it this morning....and how can we even think to venture from that point of fellowship with God....

i don't know....

"prone to wander, Lord I feel it; prone to leave the God I love
here's my heart Lord, take and seal it; seal it for Thy courts above"