I enjoy strolling through art galleries, and especially like meeting the
artists. In those moments, the artist becomes more appealing than the art. In
like manner, each day offers yet more reason to turn away from this world and
lift my eyes to the next. It is not that I don’t have affection for this life
and the cornucopia of wonders, peoples, joys, tastes, experiences, challenges
and blessings it provides; it’s just that I increasingly see God behind what I
behold and long to meet the Master who creates the masterpieces. Holy Father, I
see You through the veil, but one day I will see You face to face.
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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