In
everyone’s life story there are defining moments when someone impacts your life
with a listening ear, an act of kindness or generosity, an offered prayer, a
word of encouragement or needed guidance. How many opportunities to be the face
and hand of God to someone do I squander? Divinely appointed moments rarely
occur in our spare time, but unfortunately, I often rush past these opportunities
to do something seemingly necessary. This is the daily test, to allow God to determine
what is truly important in each instance. Almighty Lord, You never rush by a
need. You never brush off my silent pain. Please forgive my audacity and help
me turn aside to do Your bidding. By Your grace, may I never miss a thing.
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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