Green rivers and swilling brew? These are but commercialized distractions from celebrating one of the greatest apostles of all time. Patrick was a Wales-born slave to Irish men, but after his escape he became a re-born slave to God who’s greatest passion was to win his former captors to Christ. Years of faithfulness, study, servanthood, character development prepared him and ordination followed. Then, in missionary zeal, he went back to the Irish enslavers to change a nation. THIS is Patrick. Lord, thank You for those who point the way.
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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