No
matter how determined the minions of darkness are to chain me to lawlessness,
God’s powerful one-two-punch of grace and kindness are far greater, and will exterminate
all remaining rebellion within my soul. Internal resistance stubbornly holds
on, but will ultimately be defeated by His immense love. He towers over my
weaknesses and sweeps me up into His victorious goodness. By His mighty hand,
helplessness turns to power, doubt turns to faith and fears into boldness. Oh
Lord my God, my Strength and my Redeemer, Your loving kindness is better than
life. Fortify my words of repentance with the breath of Your Spirit and give me
heart and endurance to finish the fight.
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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