“Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life,” Psalm 42:8 (ESV). I am NOT “the God of my life”. In this passage we see that God faithfully does His part and we must faithfully do ours. Worship and prayer are a dynamic duo for daily renewal of the relationship and partnership between God and His children. To bend the knees and open our hearts and minds to the LORD each new day is essential to walking in faithful obedience. The “God of My Life” must have first priority and the final say. In fact, apart from my Divine Maker, there IS no life, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men,” John 1:4 (NKJV). Father, clearly I struggle with priorities, grant me fresh grace this new day to step away from all else and place You first in all things. Again, I bow the knee to Your will.
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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