An ox will not walk straight without a harness holding him
in place. With needed constraints, great power is released for the good of
others. I too, need a yoke to stay on course. When we desert the law of love,
depravity and chaos rule. “Love your neighbor as yourself” is not a helpful
hint for being a nicer person, it is the royal command of our Creator and the
only path to a life filled with divine purpose. I must be continually harnessed
to the needs of others to accomplish God’s will. Father, You are Love. I love
poorly, but I am willing to learn to let love govern my heart and ways.
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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