I can
tell when I am being selfish, most of us can. One of my indicators is exaggerated
annoyance. When I am being humble as I should, the foibles and minor insults of
others do not linger in my mind. When I am being selfish every annoyance is
amplified. Instead of letting them fade away as a mature person should, I take
them personally and start a running list. Once this has started a web of
annoyance is spun and I'm the one trapped in it. Father, You who are capable of
all things, rid me of the sins of pride and judgmentalism. Grant me a greater
portion of Your boundless patience.
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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