It is a common
deception to fall in love with a false image that we ourselves create. We
imagine only the good about something or someone, only to subsequently discover
that we have successfully ignored the truth. Human love is delusional because
it is selfish at its core, so much of our love being based on meeting our own
needs. Only a godly worldview can prepare us to properly love people or things.
Father in Heaven, You love the imperfect perfectly. Grant me Your love, deliver
me from my own.
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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