“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life,” John 6:63 ESV. I could not agree more, “the flesh is NO HELP AT ALL!” In fact, the flesh is the epicenter of the problem. But God gives us the perfect antidote for the flesh, His WORD is SPIRIT and LIFE. Time spent reading, meditating, obeying, and sharing His Word with others turns fleshly tendencies into spiritual, life-lifting strengths. His Word opens the windows of heaven and sends darkness scampering away. David declared: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path,” Psalm 119:105 ESV. Whereas the flesh shrouds the way forward, the Word opens paths to blessing and divine purpose. LORD, thank You for Your Word. Lift the veil of darkness from my heart and shine Your glorious light within me and through me to others.
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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