When our children were young and we lived in the Andes
Mountains, our family would often camp just below the snowline on Cotopoxi, an
Ecuadorian mountain of over 19,000 feet. Air was thin and there was no
artificial light for miles. Nights were ink black. It is difficult and perilous
to walk on uneven ground that is shrouded in darkness, but this is how it often
feels in this world for the person trudging the “narrow way”. Father of Light, I
would fall into the Abyss were it not for your care. Shine upon my stumbling
steps. True Light of My Eyes and Heart, guide me to Your perfect will.
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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