Much of my youth was spent in the Florida woods. A trip
through a subtropical forest is filled with thorns, sharp-edged plants, dangerous snakes,
huge spiders and seemingly impassible underbrush, but there is always a way
through. Spiritual breakthrough is no
different. It may be treacherous, obscured, laden with challenges and setbacks,
but breakout is possible. Inward liberty precedes outward liberty. With God’s help, my perspective can be transformed
this very moment. Lord, You are the Way, the Truth and the Life; in You there
is all that I need for my journey to complete freedom.
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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