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Osprey, a hawk as big and beautiful as an eagle hovers, swoops, and delicately
plucks a fish with his talons, gracefully flying away. The pelican, an even
larger bird pauses, drops like a rock, headfirst, full speed and mouth
opening as it hits the water. Sitting on the water like a dazed boxer on the
canvas, he spits out water and swallows the fish. Both the osprey and the
pelican feast at the same table, one with graceful poise and the other with
seemingly clumsy grit. Lord, thank You for my daily bread by whatever means You
provide. I am genuinely grateful for Your constant care.
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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