“Whatever
my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul”; poignant
words penned by Horatio Spafford as his ship passed where his four daughters
died in a tragic shipwreck just days before. “It is well” are words spoken to
the prophet by the Shunamite woman, erstwhile her child laid dead at her home.
No one can declare such things while mired in earthly obsessions. These are
divinely inspired words, spiritually informed words; faith infused words spoken
from consecrated hearts. My Lord Almighty, Healer of the Broken Hearted, may my
lips bear witness to Your Glory and Power.
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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