Since divine correction and instruction are the way to true life, God
places learning stations throughout each new day. My tendency is to brush past
each lesson too quickly, confident of what I think I know. But God’s goodness
wins out, and despite my attempts to move on, I find myself back at the same
learning stations again and again. There is no graduation from this school while
on earth, only when I see Him will I be like Him. Rolling stops will not do, so
I must learn to come to a full stop at each station. Dearest Father, thank You
for Your persistent tutelage
and unending patience. I do not resent Your relentless work in me. Grant me grace to finish
my course in victory.
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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