Ezra 8-10, Psalms 118:1-14
What God said to me – It is always better to follow My word the first time because the consequences of disobedience are painful. When I called you out to be separate to Me, I called you to follow Me in holiness. I know that living in the world is not easy and there are times you long for what you must not have. Those are the times you need to cling to Me. Delve into My word and cry out to Me. Remember that with every temptation, I always make you a way of escape. The longer you walk with Me in true fellowship and obedience, the easier it will become. You will begin to experience sorrow over those things you once longed for so much.