Many things catch my passing interest, but few awaken my soul or provoke
me to significant change. But there are wonderful moments when divine
promptings, spiritual awakenings and things revealed call from the depths of God’s heart to the depths of my
own. These blessed occasions mostly emerge without my intentional provocation,
but do require alertness and immediate response. Like an overstuffed suitcase,
an over-packed heart leaves little room for anything new. I never know what will move me until something does,
so I must
continually keep my heart open to the workings of God. Lord,
help me stay alert; I do not want to miss Your whisperings. By Your grace I
will wait and watch, hear and obey.
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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