"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall," Proverbs 16:18 ESV. As a child, I spent much of my time pretending. I created elaborately detailed scenarios in my mind where I was the central character of everything that was happening. While these imagined adventures are good for child development, as adults, pretending we are superheroes does us no good at all. Spiritual maturity requires a constant increase in humility. Too many thoughts of self-importance are not only foolish, they are dangerous. Thankfully, whenever I foolishly cross that line, God provides ways for me to be pulled back from the many perils pride brings. Blessed Father, help me keep it real. Thank You for the honest mirror Scripture provides. Though I can do all things through Your strength, I can do nothing of eternal value absent Your constant guidance, nourishment, and remedy.
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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