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International Space Station must be supplied regularly. No matter how capable
the cadre of aerospace scientists, astronauts and ground control personnel are,
the docking is so complex it must be turned over to autopilot. Only by yielding
control to the navigation and control computers can they safely land. A
conversation with someone who had just recently experienced his initial
spiritual surrender transported me back to my own. I still recall that moment with
pristine clarity when all my attempts to intellectually manage my heart’s
transformation were exhausted. Only heaven’s navigation and control system could
take me in. Blessed LORD, You say the word and we are spotless. By Your hand alone
may we enter in to Your presence. To You who who reigns over all in
awesome power be glory forever and ever.
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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