The more I take care of something,
the more attached to it I become. Meaningfulness and recompense directly
correspond to what I have deposited. This is the principle of sowing and
reaping. If I seek love I must first scatter seeds of love. Should I desire
increased fulfillment I must help someone else find it. Every seed produces
after its own kind, so I must first plant the harvest I desire. Gracious Lord,
You placed fruitfulness in every seed and established seedtime and harvest for
our good. Guide me to fertile ground and teach me discipline that I may only
sow what is good.
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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