“Discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you,” Proverbs 2:11 ESV. This passage offers great counsel for these trying times. Like two burly bodyguards protecting their assigned client, “Discretion” and “Understanding” walk alongside anyone who welcomes their assistance. As we all require, I need help each day navigating through the crowd of negativity, fear, and deceptions of this world, so Discretion and Understanding walk faithfully by my side. I also need a rearguard, so God sends daily help for my journey: “Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,” Psalm 23:6 ESV. Covered! These faithful and powerful protectors are available to anyone who turns to God’s Word and Spirit for help. Blessed Father, thank you for Your daily oversight. Guide my steps toward what pleases You and teach me to walk faithfully in Your ways.
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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