Pain
is personal; each heart knows its own bitterness. Smiles and laughter often
masks inward grief. To the one who truly knows God as Father, those times
become uniquely precious. In times of intimacy with the Great Shepherd sorrows
turn to joy that no one else can share, mourning becomes dancing, grief becomes
gladness and pouting becomes praise! Just the mention of His name declared in
bedrock belief shatters the darkness and opens the heavens! My Lord, my God,
You are Awesome, Powerful and Beautiful! All Glory and Majesty are Yours
forever and ever amen!
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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