Fear of God delivers us from every other fear. It contains
no trepidation, anxiety, panic or horror, only reverential respect and
deference to His nature and will. Fear of God opens our understanding, fills
our lives with true praise, grants peace in a storm and empowers us to love
others. Forgiveness is rooted in it, holiness and kindness as well. Lord, I
fear You Alone, my heart is at rest and happy.
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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