The Hebrews spent
forty years on the move going nowhere. Chasing the CLOUD is not exhausting;
there is an unexplainable rest in following hard after God. Cloud by day, pillar
of fire by night; these are God’s endless invitations to go deeper. Lord, may I
never substitute leisure for Your REST. Help me to lay aside my own notions of
refreshment and cease from my efforts of renewal as I enter true Shabbat.
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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