“The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!” Psalm 119:64 ESV. God has established laws by which all things in creation are kept in order. Physical laws like gravity and motion are essential for Universal Order. In like manner, spiritual laws are critical to our existence as God’s children. The Bible and the leading of the Holy Spirit are not simply needed “add-ons” to our lives; they must be our constant “go-tos” for daily instructions on what we should do and how we should live. A life devoid of the infusion of the Word of God and the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit is destined for confusion, weakness, and self-centeredness. But a life saturated with the Word and Spirit of God prepares us for living as partners of The Almighty and tears away the limits on how and where He can use us. LORD, thank You for Your Word and Spirit. Teach me and use me as You will 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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