The life of faith is not a matter
of imagined outcome. Biblical faith reaches for concrete, yet unseen reality;
each step ignited by divine spark. Only actions first bathed in Holy Promise
will be sufficiently purged of the darkness of doubt. Father, teach me to rest
assured in Your Providence while straining toward Your will. You alone kindle
true belief and You alone can carry me safely to triumph.
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.
God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events and reserved for himself the knowledge of them, that he may train us up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event.
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