“Early will I seek You,” sound advice from a shepherd boy
turned King. No doubt, every day quickly filled with bleating sheep, constant
demands and approaching dangers, but King David had learned by experience, God
first, that’s it. Why delay? Like a road
trip, starting late means additional traffic. Meditations of the Master do not
belong bumper to bumper on a crowded freeway, the cares of this world cutting
into holy space. Other thoughts can wait. Other thoughts must wait. O Shepherd
and King of my soul, early will I seek You. Help me set aside encroaching
thoughts and concerns that I may seek You first and always.
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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