“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free,” Psalm 118:5 ESV. A place of deep distress can feel very lonely, as if no one, cares or understands. However, the opposite is true. It is in moments of difficulty that God draws even closer in: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble,” Psalm 46:1 ESV. Not just present, He is VERY PRESENT! I’ve walked through some wonderful places in this life and have walked though some very dark places, and one thing has never changed, the LORD is always with me. He is in me, before me, behind me, above me, below me, around me, within me and touching others through me. He is always VERY PRESENT! Blessed Father, I am Yours and You are mine. Please forgive my moments of turning away from You or Your perfect will. Draw me close to You this new day and keep me from straying.
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.
Amen.....
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