“What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us,” 1 Corinthians 2:12 (NIV). We live in this world and therefore must operate within it, but not by “the spirit of this world”. We have such wonderful opportunities to glorify God as we allow His Spirit to navigate us through. Until radar was developed it was impossible to fly at night. The ability to see in spite of darkness is precisely the gift we have as we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us. What I cannot perceive by the measurements of this world can be as clear as day when guided, not by the spirit of this world, but by the Spirit of God. His Word, The Holy Spirit and our obedience combine to give us safety and direction. Father awaken my heart to Your constant guidance and use me to help guide others.
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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