“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well,” Psalm 139:14 ESV. According to this verse, everything about each of us is wonderfully designed by God. We are not a copy of anyone. From the moment we are born into this world, our life circumstances start loading "things of this world" onto the framework God initially designed. Without the constant help of godly people around us and the daily infusion of God’s Word and Spirit, we may run completely off the divine course God intended for us. But repentance and proclamation of God’s Word can reverse the effects of worldliness. I must remember to faithfully declare: “I am who the Bible says that I am, I can do what the Bible says I can do, I will fulfill my divine purpose!” LORD, You made me according to Your plan, grant me grace this day to walk faithful to Your call.”
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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