While I prefer to see myself as strong and steady in my pursuit of God’s
will and ways, the reality is I am easily distracted. Like a dog being walked
on a leash, passing interests cause me to pull against the safety and needed
guidance His handhold provides. I do not resent the Lord’s firm grip, but in
moments of preoccupation with temporary emotional satisfaction I forget He is actually
taking me somewhere. So I must again begin a new day reminding myself to yield to
the Master’s touch. Glorious God and Father, bind me to Your Presence and
Purpose. Lead me in the way of everlasting.
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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