Delight

Each of us take delight in different things. I know as a spouse I delight in my husband when his attention is on me, and he is searching out ways to win my heart. As a parent my heart takes delight when I see my daughter walking in the ways of the Lord, or when she says something exactly like me! or when I see that little-bit of a girl and see a glimpse of the women she will be. Very often she can always win my delight in her obedience. I don't tell her to do things often, I try to let her explore and make mistakes. But I want her to be safe, and I want her to learn and do what is right - so sometimes action is required from her.
The Lord as our Father and God reiterates this similar delight in obedience,

Hosea 6:6

"For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,
    the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings."

1 Samuel 15:22b

"Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice,
    and to heed than the fat of rams."

Often times obedience is not desirable, especially as it is often uncomfortable and stretches us.

Right now I have been fed so much the last few weeks through this process of Lent. It has broken me, and more importantly restored me. It would be so nice to simply stay in this baby phase of consistently being fed the emotional milk from God. But we all must grow up, and take on the process of not simply being sustained by emotion. Sometimes we have to act, and that act of obedience is better than sacrificing anything else.
I think of my job, my home, my church and my family. I can honestly think of a half-dozen things I'd love to sacrifice over obeying God in acting towards them. I don't know right now what that act of obedience will be, but I feel it coming. God has betrothed me unto Himself, but not only for myself but also for His Body. I just pray that I will be willing to obey, no matter the cost.