While
living in the Andes Mountains our family would often camp just below the
snow line on Cotopoxi, an Ecuadorian volcanic mountain of over 19,000 feet. Air
was thin, there was no artificial light for miles and the nights were ink
black. It is difficult and perilous to walk on uneven ground shrouded in
darkness, but this is how it often feels in this world for the person trudging
the “narrow way”. Thankfully, we are not alone. Father of Light, I would fall
into the abyss were it not for your care. Shine upon my stumbling steps. True
Light of My Eyes and Heart, guide me to Your perfect will.
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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