The
capacity of the human heart to get it wrong is stunning. The God-given
creativity of thought we are born with must be balanced with the restraint of
discernment and divine wisdom or our imagination will run dangerously wild.
Unsupported assertions and cherry-picked information can be constructed into a
seemingly airtight conclusion when truth is not humbly and sincerely sought. Scripture
warns: “every way of man is right in his own eyes.” Lord of Truth, tear down
every stronghold of deception in me and shine the light of truth upon every
shadow of darkness. Guide me to Your highest and best.
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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