There are plenty of things about so many people that I deeply admire and
would like to emulate in one-way or another. But I do not want to be a copy of
someone else since God made me for His purposes according to His plan for my
life. I do however want to be the best version of what God created me to be. To
admire others is actually a form of praise of God since the best character
qualities of the created ones emanate from the Creator Himself. But he LORD
Almighty designed each of us for His divine purpose for us. I cannot fulfill
that purpose while chasing after someone else’s life. Every fantasy envisioning
of “the perfect life” must be surrendered to the Perfect One. LORD God, I want
to live the perfect life, that is, the life You designed for me. Grant me grace
this day to be that man.
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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