Once,
while waiting for a software update to install, the screen read: “Waiting for
validation”. It occurred to me that I had done the same; I have waited,
actually yearned to be validated by people, things, awards, titles and
practically everything else. It’s foolish really. The only thing that can
validate the human soul is right standing with God. In Scripture, the Lord
Almighty proclaims: “I have called you by name, you are mine.” I need not
continue waiting for things that will always fail since the unshakable love of
the King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s is my eternal validation. My Lord, My God,
I am Yours. You have chosen me, redeemed me, called me, empowered me and sent
me forth in Your love and with Your love. It is well with my soul.
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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