Honesty
seems to be a disappearing characteristic in modern culture. I find that the
closer I am to God, the more easily truth prevails, but diminished respect for
godliness releases anarchy, rebellion and falsehood. Imbibing Scripture and
times spent in private prayer are great cleansers of the heart; dishonesty does
not easily reside in a soul permeated with truth. True and Living God, You dismantle
fakery and demand straight plumb lines. Cleanse me of all deception and make divinely
imposed accuracy my only standard for life.
John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come” is an allegory written while he was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs. Until we reach the Golden Gates of Heaven we must progress in our walk of faith here on earth. Each time I think I understand God’s ways and means He turns the diamond and new facets of His splendor emerge. For the true believer there is no spiking the ball in the end zone on this side of Glory; there is no settling down where we are in this life. Not only am I tolerant of this constantly changing status, I am genuinely thankful for it. I am being pulled toward eternal purpose that I cannot fathom but I instinctively know awaits me. So I’ll keep my shoes on until it’s over. Lord, though I struggle in Your arms, You never let me go. Keep me moving toward Your perfect will. Help me never miss a turn or stop unnecessarily. Keep me progressing toward Your perfect will.
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