You Promised to Obey with Joy

At baptism, we promise to unite ourselves to Christ and to keep His commandments with joy. This short reflection by Father Josiah reminds us that obedience to Christ is not merely rule-following, but the loving response of those who have died and risen with Him. Especially for the newly illumined, it's a call to live out what we’ve promised—daily, faithfully, and joyfully. 📲 Access More Orthodox Content: Patristic Nectar App: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/patristic-nectar/id6502949324 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=patristic+nectar+app&c=apps Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1VKxdB2ZCzk8evUA4V7tku?si=b679feac4ab34d63 New Book – Enduring Love: Laying Christian Foundations for Marriage Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Enduring-Love-Christian-Foundations-Marriage/dp/1735011657 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enduring-love-josiah-trenham/1144547044?ean=9781735011653 🙏 Support Our Ministry: Make a Donation: *Text “PNP” to 53555 to make a tax-deductible donation.* Merchandise: https://patristic-nectar.mybigcommerce.com Pray for Us 🔔 Subscribe & Share: Help spread the wisdom of the Church Fathers by liking, sharing, and subscribing! #OrthodoxChristianity #ChurchFathers #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #FaithAndWorks #Theology #EasternOrthodoxy #Catechesis #ChristianTradition #GospelTruth #ChristianDoctrine #OrthodoxTeaching #DivineWisdom #ChristianLiving #NoOtherGods #FatherJosiahTrenham #PatristicNectar #feminism #neuralink