I have
often fallen into a trap of feeling something was urgent or desperate, when in
fact, it never was. I have wasted innumerable hours trying to think my way past
problems only to later discover they never existed as I had perceived them. It
is wise to be on our guard, but anxiety drains away life and is in direct
contradiction to God’s command: “Do not be anxious about anything.” Instead, we
are to let prayer and praise reshape our worries into expectation of God’s
intervention. Lord, I cast my cares upon You. You are the answer to every
question, the provision for every need. All is well; I am safe in Your Hands.
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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