Awake in
darkness, yet light approaches. Whether I recognize it or not, daybreak is steadily
marching toward me. Soon the world around me will be bathed in brilliant light,
a new day is dawning. This is the continual work of our Creator: darkness
turned to light, prisoners released to freedom, death swallowed in victory. His
unconstrained love is new every morning. Lord God, You are good, so very good.
Help me to recognize Your approach in my darkest moments. May I seize new
beginnings, divine opportunities, a fresh start. Awaken my heart with readiness
and fervor.
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.
Loving this.
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