I am
encouraged to know that I am living according to a divinely guided plan directed from outside of my circumstances. The purposes of God are unaffected
by the daily challenges this world presents. He simply works everything out according
to His will. God never panics, never feels incapable and is never confused
or deceived. Why would I ever want to run things without Him? Strangely, after
many self-generated disasters, I still prefer to direct things myself. Blessed
Lord, help me accept Your ways and means. Cure my folly and lead me to full
surrender to Your sovereign authority.
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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