I woke up thankful today.
Thankfulness floats close to the surface for me, but it is usually not my first
morning reaction. Constant, auto-response gratefulness requires a level of
surrender that still eludes me. Typically I must first navigate through a maze
of my own thoughts and emotions before I reach the bliss of thankfulness.
Today, I am there quickly and without conditions; thank You Father for the
early gift.
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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