Human
honesty is typically poorly timed and clumsily delivered. The reason is simple;
the underlying motivation to the phrase: "let me be honest" is most
often grounded in selfishness rather than divine love. God speaks truth with
the purest of motives while we do not. We mostly speak up when we are in fear
of losing something or being harmed. Honesty in
this case is no more than our intent to control our surroundings. God speaks
truth as an act of love, granting the hearer the chance to know the perfect way
forward. Father, You are Love and Truth, teach me Your ways. Purify my heart
and put Your coals of fire to my lips.
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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