How
high must I climb to be healed? How wide is the chasm between my transgressions
and God’s forgiveness? What distance must I traverse to ascend to the heights
of heaven’s treasures? The rewards of each of these quests appear far away,
however, they are much closer than we can humanly conceive. The ascent to my
healing is merely the length from pierced feet to a crown of thorns. The
journey from my sin to redemption is only the distance between a nail in each of
my Savior’s hands. The first step is as close as a drop to my knees. Holy
Redeemer, my mind struggles with the simplicity of Your grace. Blessed
Redeemer, grant me childlike humility to believe what You have accomplished
without equivocation or dispute.
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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