I’ve seen advertising for a service for older singles called “Our Time”. Clever name. The problem is there is no such thing since time is held in God’s hands alone. Its all “His Time”. “On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased,” Psalm 138:3 (ESV). Notice that the “strength of soul” was immediate, but the solution to the problem David sought was not the focus of His prayer. It often feels like God is slow in His response to our crises, but He never is. The Eternal One is always perfectly on time. My part is to obey Him, serve Him, call upon Him and trustingly wait upon Him. The moment I ask He sends His strength to my soul, but any panic about the timing of the manifestation of the answer does nothing to move His Hand more quickly. He is the Timekeeper, and there is no other. LORD, I have many needs, but one thing supersedes them all; that I seek YOU.
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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