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common cry in the midst of battle is the command: “Hold the line!” From our
earliest records of warfare, keeping a strong line is a critical element for supremacy
over the enemy. Though I remain temporary captive to human frailty, I am never
alone in this fight for spiritual advance. My Commander and Chief does not
simply pass orders from above, but is also with me each day to my left and
right, never, ever abandoning His position. Lord God Almighty, when I am weak
Your strength brings victory. Human anxieties are put into retreat by Your
all-surpassing power and unfailing love.
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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