Joshua
challenged the Hebrews to decide their future: “Choose this day whom you will
serve.” A made-up mind should not be confused with a closed mind or stubborn
pride. Firm decisions should be rooted in moral clarity that comes from God’s
influence on our decision-making process. The most crucial step is to accept
that God is in charge, so the only right choice is His choice. The choice to
obey is powerful. A “powerful choice” is a “power-filled choice”. Once a
rightly formed decision is made, it releases the power to adjust to anything
that comes along, while simultaneously initiating transformation of everything
that must be changed. LORD, I choose to obey Your will, open wide the floodgates
of grace and wisdom that I may faithfully and accurately serve 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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