As I
walked past the church nursery I noticed two little faces above a baby gate and
squatted down to their level. These two I knew, having seen them often, but we
were still at the “I know you” stage. It was mostly silent stares, clunky questions
and growing acceptance. Then another face appeared and there was another round
of introductions, lot’s of smiles, offers of slobber covered toys and conversation
with a cute lisp. It was difficult to walk away. The hunger for connection we
each feel proclaims our longing for God. Blessed Father, we are Your children. You
created us to love and to be loved. Thank You Lord, for squatting down to our
level.
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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