“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock,” Matthew 7:24 ESV. We all get a lot of advice. Whether in my car, in conversations or even just listening to music on a morning walk, there is a constant stream of recommendations to “eat this,” “drink that,” “buy this,” “go there,” “get better sleep”…you know the drill. But a wise person prioritizes quality advice and puts it into action. There is no better source for living our very best life than hearing the Word of God and putting its instructions into action. Frankly, I’m not the sharpest pencil in the drawer. But what adds brilliance to my mediocre thought process is consistently reading the Bible, meditating on what I read, and making earnest attempts to apply the Word to my life. LORD, thank You for Your precious Word and the Holy Spirit’s guidance this new day.
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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