Panic
is not a reliable strategy. A life bridled by fear is easily turned in the
wrong direction, plunging those driven by it into unrelenting darkness. Fearfulness
shuts down our sense of purpose, power and direction, leaving us to roam
aimlessly in desolate places. In contrast, a life bridled by the Word of God
will always turn us in the right direction, filling us with God’s perfect love
and expunging fear from our soul. Lord of Life, You set the captive free and set
our feet dancing on the hilltops. Make Your Love my constant guide and use me
for Your purposes. May my choices be wise and pleasing to You.
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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