While I have grown spiritually
over a lifetime I continue to struggle with the same basic human issues. This
discouraged me as a younger man, causing me to question the veracity of my
faith, but my response is different these days. I am now actually encouraged by
the knowledge that it is the work of God’s grace upon which I must wholly
depend; it always has been, it always will be. While I must still strive for perfection,
it is the Lord Himself who brings Sonship into full manifestation. Father, I gladly
trust upon Your good work in me. You provide a liberty and confidence that
self-assurance never could.
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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