Tidal waters have always fascinated me; they are constantly
advancing or slowly receding. The rise and fall of each cycle is very subtle
and easily missed, but it happens without our permission and is beyond our
control. So it is with everything in life; as one friendship dwindles, another strengthens.
Youthful growth turns into retreating health while foolishness shrinks away and
wisdom takes its place. Treasured things deteriorate and unimagined new things
emerge. Father Above, You are the Eternal Constant and with every loss You
provide a tidal deposit as a parting gift; I truly marvel at Your wisdom and love
Your ways.
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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