“Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days,” Psalm 90:14 ESV. The Peace of God fills a surrendered heart, so prioritizing His Word and seeking His Will at the beginning of each new day gives us the right launch. Listening to God’s voice is central to keeping my heart on the right path. I am easily distracted, so there must be a daily renewal of commitment to hear and obey. Inward quietness can be difficult to come by in such a busy world, so an early start filled with the Word and personal repentance moves my heart in the right direction. Will I trudge through on my own or will I take hold of the horns of the altar? I choose the latter. Father, I rejoice in the hope of entering Your Glory. I stretch my hands to You in joyful praise this new day. LORD, draw me nearer and deeper.
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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