Both doom
and blessings always seem to be just ahead and coming my way. At times, one
appears more imminent than the other, but one or the other always seems to
be circling the landing strip and on final approach. As it turns out, neither
have ever actually arrived exactly the way I had previously imagined, nor had
the impact I had envisioned. In fact, what appears as doom often comes laden
with hidden blessings upon arrival, and “blessings” often contain unexpected complications.
The lesson here?...“In everything give thanks”. Blessed Father, come what may,
I am more than a conqueror because You love me and are working everything for
my good. I get it. Baruk ha Shem Adonai!!
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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