Dr. Charles F. Stanley, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Atlanta, and founder/president of InTouch Ministries, tells us that following God is never simple or easy for any one, it takes courage. A passion to obey God does not suddenly appear in the believer’s life. Salvation sparks love and a desire to please Him, but a courageous fire is built slowly from the timbers of spiritual knowledge, faith, and devotion.
Read the entire fascinating artlcle: http://www.intouch.org/resources/article-archive/content/topic/the_courage_to_obey