In
everyone’s testimony there are stories of someone impacting their life with a listening
ear, an act of kindness, an offered prayer, a word of encouragement or needed
guidance. How many opportunities to be the face and hand of God to someone do I
squander? Divinely appointed moments rarely occur in our spare time, so I am
often rushing by these occasions to do something seemingly necessary. This is the daily
test, to allow God to determine what is truly important. Almighty Lord, You
never rush by a need. You never brush off my silent pain. Please forgive my audacity
and help me turn aside to do Your bidding.
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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