While
having dinner at an unusually loud restaurant, I noticed a young couple seated
in a corner booth. It was obvious they were on a first date, but the surrounding
cacophony didn’t seem to bother them one bit; it was as if they were all alone.
The lesson is simple; we hear what we are dialed-in to hear. Life can be very
noisy at times, but with desire and concentration I can hear God’s voice. If I
treasure His words more than all others I will have a steady stream of His
wisdom. Lord God, You do not hide truth from Your children. You store up wisdom
for those who seek Your voice and guidance for those who follow Your ways.
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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