Watching
World Cup matches reminds me how important self-identification is. The rules
allow players with duel citizenships to choose which country they represent.
Since I am born of this world, yet through spiritual rebirth, now a citizen of
Heaven, I too, can choose who I represent. As I hit the field today, with whom
will I identify? This is no game; my Savior came down from Heaven and
identified Himself with my brokenness that I may now identify with His
righteousness. Holy Father, no excuses, no equivocation, I belong to You. I am
in this world but no longer of it. Help me faithfully represent.
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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