I am increasingly aware of how little actual control I have over life’s
circumstances. This continuously unfolding revelation is a bit unsettling, but
in reality it is good since I do not warrant unmitigated control of my life; my
record is littered with the debris of failures where I attempted to be my own
final authority. The goodness of God delivers me from me. My role should be
faithful obedience rather than undertaking the role of Commander and Chief. Master,
I am at peace with surrendering to Your control. Do Your holy work of divine
purging today that my soul can more easily yield to your primacy. My life is
Yours alone.
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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