“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing,” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 ESV. I am not striving to live the most comfortable or easy life possible; I am contending to fight the good fight, to do God’s bidding, and to finish well. What a beautiful life I’ve already lived. When I consider all the fantastic people I’ve met and worked with around the world, the miraculous doors I’ve walked through, and the amazing opportunities I’ve been granted, I can gratefully say, “It is well!” At this point, my goal is finishing strong. I’m in no hurry to finish my race, it’s just that I want to run hard all the way to the ribbon! I want to please “The Audience of One”. LORD, it is well, it is well, with my soul.
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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