Pain is personal; each heart knows its own bitterness.
Outward laughter often masks inward grief. To the one who truly knows God as
Father, those times become uniquely precious. Sorrows turn to joy that no one
else can share, mourning becomes dancing, grief becomes gladness, pouting
becomes praise; joy in the morning! My Lord, my God, You are Awesome and
Beautiful in all Your ways!
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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