I cannot permit my heart to have open borders since free
ranging exposes it to too many perils. An unguarded heart will consume
unhealthy nourishment and stray into mortal danger. It is really simple,
garbage in garbage out, treasure in treasure out. Like the physical body, my
inward man must be nourished, protected and cultivated for it to stay healthy. My
heart must be guarded since everything I do outwardly flows from the abundance
of what is within. Shepherd of my Soul, help me stay in Your shadow, keep me
safely in Your care. Help me feed from Your pastures and drink from Your still
waters. Only under your guardianship may I truly run free.
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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