Too
often, I give preference to my own thoughts, my own ways. After so many
self-generated disappointments, still I cling to useless ideas and postponed
obedience. Each new act of obedience to God begins a chain of unending blessing
and invites additional opportunities to make genuine spiritual progress. That
we are granted such collaboration with the Almighty is remarkable enough, but
to understand that He actually designed us to partner with Him is at once
humbling and too wonderful for words. Dearest Father, my life for You. Teach me
to obey swiftly, completely and consistently.
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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