I have particular affection for those who care enough to teach others, especially those who choose educating others as a profession. My life has been so blessed by parents, teachers, writers, preachers, philosophers, mentors and the like. But no teacher is more precious to my heart than the Holy Spirit. No opportunity for instruction ever goes to waste with the Spirit of the Living God. Proverbs 6:6 counsels, “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!”. Even things that really bug us have lessons for life under the Spirit’s tutelage! With the help of the God’s Spirit nothing is meaningless or unusable. Mistakes, failures, victories, disappointments and successes all have equal value for learning. Spirit of the Living God fall afresh on me and lead me in the way of everlasting. Instruct my heart and enlighten my understanding throughout this new day.
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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