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heart solely focused on one’s own desires and needs will, over time, become
barren, empty, and sterile. To the contrary, compassion and concern for the
needs of others releases a flood of creativity, purpose and productivity. God
formed us and commanded us to “multiply and replenish” the world around us. He
designed us to be His hands extended to others. The person who hoards love and
blessings will, in the end, lose what little they have. Those who open the
treasures of compassion and offers the freely to others will themselves be filled
with an inexhaustible supply. Lord of Love and Life, point my heart toward what
pleases You. Deliver me O God, from sin-rooted selfishness and move my heart by
what moves Yours.
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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