“For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 NASB. I like to cook, so I end up in grocery stores quite a bit. Of course, there are often young moms distracted with shopping, and a small child nearby taking in all the sights and sounds. I often catch the eye of a strapped-in 2-year-old with my grandfatherly smile. I get everything from a busy glance to an occasional “eyes-locked-on, happy-face”. How pleasant those few seconds are! It’s still hard to grasp with my earthly mind, but God’s eyes are also looking “to and fro” across the earth for those moments with His children. He is looking to bless and connect with us, but we’re often far too distracted with our daily duties. LORD, remind me to “lift up my eyes” to You today in all I do. Father, sweep my heart into Your glorious glance and use me to bless others with Your amazing love.
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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