Everyone
makes missteps. By definition, a mistake is not intentional, but we inwardly
realize that most can be avoided by taking greater care in the first place. How
we react to the consequences of our foibles is the key to learning from them.
We can make camp in reaction to the results of our gaffes, living constantly in
our failures, or, we can find recovery by making needed changes and letting God
heal us and teach us. Moving from reaction to recovery is the only path for God’s
children. Father, grant me grace to take heed when I am admonished. Take my
hand and lead me forward.
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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