Over a lifetime, my collection of memories has become way
over-crowded. Like a worker in an old china shop I search through the shelves of
my mind stacked floor to ceiling. An unexpected benefit is that there is little
room for yesterday’s petty disappointments. Things that I would have previously
dragged along simply slip away into the Sea of Forgetfulness. An unforeseen godsend
of spiritual maturity is an increased power to truly forgive and forget. Lord,
thank You that I have a fresh new day and for the disappearing negative memories
that could have cast shadows on today’s hope.
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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