Confidence is a vital necessity for reaching our full potential, but not
all confidence is healthy. The constant focus of the self-obsessed ideology of
our modern culture is “self-confidence”. Self-confidence is synonymous with
foolishness; it is a house built on sand. God-confidence is a much sturdier
foundation. The God enamored person faces every tempest with calm assurance,
knowing the Greater One is always present. Seemingly impossible challenges can
be met with amazing peace when one fully trusts in the Almighty. Lord of Glory,
You must increase, I must decrease. I can do all things, but only in Your
strength, not my own. Deliver me from mortal pride.
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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