While
raising our children we became accustomed to tears; each day offered many. Most
of the tearful moments were a result of minor disappointments or injuries, but
occasionally there was genuine heartache. While the “wailing show” was more
easily dismissed, a silent single tear poised on the cheek of a sorrowful
little face was riveting. Everything else stopped while full household
attention was given to that one anguished soul. It is the same with God and His
children. Lord of All Comfort, one small teardrop of true repentance, one tiny tear
of heartbreak, unleashes angels, archangels and the company of heaven to my
troubles. You turn my tears of sorrow to tears of joy!
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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