Famous last words: “I can handle it!” To bulldoze through fears with
unreasonable over-confidence is foolish and dangerous. However, to run from
fears leaves us in a state of relentless anxiety, opening our soul to ever-increasing
panic. How do we get this so backwards? To run to God is to face our fears and
destroy them. When the cares of this world hit us face on, we must cast them
upon the One who cares for us and praise Him through the tempest. His promises
transform doubts into dominion and fears into faith. Lord God, You are my Glory
and the Lifter of my head! You, O Lord are my shield and deliverer, in You I
put my trust and on You I cast my cares.
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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