Those
who intentionally plot evil never seem to run out of schemes to do additional
harm. What a travesty that those made in God’s image turn the divine imprint of
the Creator into an inexhaustible fountainhead of sorrows for those they dislike
or hate. Sadly, in the end, they too will face the very troubles they have
caused others as surely as the chickens come home to roost. What is sown is
what is reaped. I have been the target of such hatred a few times in life, but
I can earnestly say I hold no grudges and have asked God repeatedly that evil
seeds sown against me have crop failure, returning no harvest of evil to the
sower. Great and Glorious One, I ask forgiveness for every seed of harm I have
spread, knowingly or unknowingly. By Your gracious beneficence may I only
scatter kernels of life and blessing.
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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