Tidal
waters have always fascinated me; they are constantly advancing or slowly
receding. The rise and fall of each cycle is very subtle and easily missed, but
it happens without our permission and is beyond our control. So it is with
everything in life: as one friendship strengthens, another dwindles. Youthful
growth turns into retreating health. Treasured things deteriorate and
unimagined new things emerge. Foolishness shrinks away and wisdom takes its place.
Father Above, You are the Eternal Constant and with every loss You provide a
tidal deposit as a parting gift. I trust Your work.
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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