The
desire to walk in bigger shoes is instinctive and rooted in mankind’s created
purpose; we are being groomed for higher things. As a child I would commandeer
my father’s shoes and walk around the house. It was clumsy, awkward,
adventurous and a bit perilous; it still is. Now that my daily pursuit is to
walk in my Heavenly Father’s shoes, I often experience the same perils I did as
a child. I often feel too small, too amateurish, too inelegant inelegant and clunky.
But wear them I must. Lord, I am still a rookie, but I know that risk is reward
when taken in pursuit of Your will. Stabilize my steps as I continue to learn.
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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