Watching a kite soaring high while
still bound to earth put me to thinking, the disciplines that at times tie me
down are actually designed by God to lift me higher. Left to the wind alone a
kite will fly but soon crash. The string that holds it back actually gives it
lift as it is let out slowly, the wind carrying it to dizzying heights. In the same manner, left to my own devices I too
will crash. It is both the wisdom of God and the goodness of God to tie me to
certain restraints. Father, thank you for the commitments I sometimes resent.
With Your binding hand and lifting breath, there are no limits.
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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