I am
not an angry person, yet indignation still rises in me far too easily. I can
honestly say I have no lingering malice toward anyone and do my best to keep
short accounts. But sometimes, after just a few turns of the crank, anger will spring
up like a Jack-in-the-box. It still startles me. Jesus was angry without sin; I
am still working on that one. I must learn to “cleanse the Temple” without wishing
to “clean someone’s clock”. Lord, help me bridle my emotions so I may respond to
situations in a way that pleases You. Remind me of the depth of Your Mercy toward
me at my moment of indignation toward others.
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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