I have often marveled at the instinctive creativity
of a small child. A stick in the hand is easily reimagined into a ship hurtling
through space, a simple flower into a royal wedding bouquet, a quarter becomes
a million dollars, and so it goes on and on. The effect of sin is to turn this
wonderful creativity stamped upon our soul by the Creator Himself into
craftiness for doing wrong. As pride and selfishness grow, creativity is repurposed
and used to devise ingenious ways of deceit and wrongdoing. The only corrective
for this is to return our creativity to its original purpose; to use it for
good instead of evil. Holy Father, may Your Divine Nature turn my instinctive
ingenuity into creative ways to spread Your love to others.
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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