Over a
lifetime, my collection of memories has become way over-crowded. Like a worker
in an old china shop I search through the shelves of my mind stacked floor to
ceiling. An unexpected benefit is that there is little room for yesterday’s
petty disappointments. Things that I would have previously dragged along simply
slip away into the Sea of Forgetfulness. An unforeseen godsend of spiritual maturity
is an increased power to truly forgive and forget. Lord, thank You that I have
a fresh new day and for the disappearing negative memories that could have cast
shadows on today’s hope.
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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