S – Look, today I set before you a blessing and a curse: ²⁷ there will be a blessing, if you obey the commands of the Lord your God I am giving you today, ²⁸ and a curse, if you do not obey the commands of the Lord your God and you turn aside from the path I command you today by following other gods you have not known.

Deuteronomy 11:26–28 CSB

O – Blessing:  b^erâkâh,  benediction; by impl. prosperity:— blessing, liberal, pool, present.

      Curse:  q^elâlâh, vilification:— (ac-) curse (-d, -ing).

 The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words 

If we obey God’s word, there will be blessing.  If we disobey His word, there will be a curse

A – There are true benefits to obeying God and having a relationship with Him.  Blessings from God include access to God and all of His attributes.  The curse that comes from disobedience is a lack of relationship and no access to His attributes.  In the middle of this principle is God’s ability to see a person’s heart and motive and account for their actions.  He moves in authority, truth, grace and mercy…it is amazing and challenging to comprehend.

R – Lord, thank You for Your love for us that draws us to You.  We want to obey Your words and the blessings that come with them.  We desire relationship with You.  Help us today to know You more and do what you ask us to do.