The
seemingly universal mantra “Follow your dream” is constantly declared from
kindergartens to Ivory League classrooms, from kitchen tables to pulpits, from
boardrooms to backyards; but is it sound advice? Dreams can become nightmares.
For the person of faith, dreams, like every other human desire, must be bathed
in holy surrender to the Giver of Life. I refuse to substitute an earthly dream
for my heavenly calling. God’s dream for my life must become my relentless,
singular pursuit. Lord God, Your will does not diminish my life. Pull me this
day deeper into Your purpose and plans.
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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