“The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words,” Romans 8:26 ESV. A “Help Wanted” sign posted in a store window is not an admission of weakness, it is a proclamation of strength! It is a declaration that there is plenty more to be accomplished and they are looking for someone to step up, join the team, and help make it happen! I need the Holy Spirit in the same way. I don’t just need rescue; I need a moment by moment partner that can help propel me to be the very best God has for me to do. I will never hear the words: “well-done thou good and faithful servant” without the empowering partnership of the Spirit of God. So here I am again today declaring “HELP WANTED”!! Father teach me to invite Your Spirit into full partnership in all that I do.
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.
His Word is
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2 Timothy 3:16