“With a mighty hand and outstretched arm; His love endures forever,” Psalm 136:12 (NIV). One of the constant blessings of my life is giving and receiving so many hugs in fellowship with others. Both sharing and receiving the love of God with His children gives me great joy and activates even more of the love of God within me. Little arms, huge arms, soft touches, warm embraces, shoulder squeezes, handshakes and pats on the arm nourish my soul. Holy hugs are just one of the many ways God “supplies all our needs according to His riches in glory” while simultaneously engaging us in partnership and ministry as His arms extended. Lord, I am Yours, make me an instrument of Your love today as I embrace others in Your Name. And thank You Father for all who are willing to be Your arms extended to me.
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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