God
designs and imprints each person’s individuality, however, autonomy is not a
part of the divine architecture. Our necessary dependence upon God and subsequent interdependence with
others is wired-in at the deepest level of our being. While it is true that I
can build towering walls around my heart, pull in the drawbridge and consider
all others intruders, to do so is to condemn myself to a self-imposed prison.
Lord of Liberty and Purpose, You Alone are my Shield and Strength, my High
Tower and Protector. Forgive my useless efforts to go it alone and incite my
heart to openness and 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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