God
did not give us a spirit of fear. Despair, horror, anxiety and all of their evil
cousins are rooted in the Adam’s fall. Through our trust in Christ, the “Second
Adam”, we are restored to our position as sons and daughters of God. The Author
and Finisher of our Faith did not fashion us to be ruled by dread and panic, we
were created to “subdue the earth” and “have dominion over it”. Why should I
give in to the convenience of fearfulness when I have been formed to rule and
reign? Holy Father, I bow my knee to Your Divine Purpose and renounce anxiety,
doubt and fearfulness. I thank You that You have granted Your children power,
love and a sound mind.
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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