“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding,” Proverbs 4:7 ESV. We are living in the “Information Age”. Never before has so much knowledge been so accessible to so many. Unfortunately, the increase of information does little to positively change my spiritual condition. All the knowledge in the world accomplishes nothing without God’s wisdom. Knowledge without wisdom is useless, even dangerous. Wisdom is a spiritual gift; it is the revelation of knowledge, the proper use of what we know. What I need more than information is the moral clarity and the courage to apply what I know in God’s way and in His timing. This kind of understanding comes from God alone. Oh God, My Creator, without Your Divine Spark, without Your Wisdom, knowledge is useless. Align my heart to Your Word, Your Will and Your Ways in all things.
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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