The
Master saw Nathanael approaching and said of him, "Here is a true
Israelite, in whom there is nothing false." “Nothing false”, what an
amazing endorsement from the Son of God! I long to be that kind of person but
ridding oneself of falsehood is more difficult than I thought it would be.
Progress has been made for sure, but still, I struggle. Learning to live with a
wide-open heart requires maintaining a “no strings attached” attitude that only
deep love for truth and steady willingness to change can sustain. Lord of Light
and Truth, take me to the next level. Whatever is false, whatever is impure,
whatever is disingenuous, exterminate from me now. Shine Your purifying light
into every shadowed space in my soul and make me more like You.
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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