Love is an incredible motivator. The key is learning to love the things that God loves the way God loves. His love is unselfish therefore His love is pure. My love, on the other hand, is filtered through a swamp of self-centeredness. Only a trickle of pure love makes it through to others. There is hope however since I at least can now admit it. Father, I want Your love to surge through me to those You love, Your way.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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