While I prefer to think of myself as strong and steady
in my pursuit of God’s will and ways, the reality is I am fairly easily
distracted. Like a curious dog being walked on a leash, passing interests cause
me to pull against the safety and needed guidance His handhold provides. I do
not resent the Lord’s firm grip, but in moments of preoccupation with temporary
emotional interests I forget at times that I’m not just being taken for for a
stroll, He is actually taking me somewhere He wants me to be. So I must again
begin a new day reminding myself to yield to the Master’s slightest touch.
Glorious God and Father, bind me to Your guiding Presence and Purpose. Lead me
in the way of everlasting. I’m thankful for Your steady grip.
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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