A spirit-filled life, filled to the brim, is my goal…but my heart leaks.
It fills up; then leaks. I have learned that yesterday’s infilling means nothing
for today. Each and every day my heart must again be turned toward God afresh,
replenished with truth and made a tabernacle of praise. It must be searched,
cleansed, inclined to hear, willing, contrite, guarded, softened, thankful,
freed from deceit and chasing after God. Well, it sounds as if my heart will
have another busy day. Lord, my
heart belongs to You. You have created it to hear from You and follow after
Your will. May the Lamp of Your Love shine brightly within me today.
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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