”Be
faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelations 2:10b NIV)
I plan well when I decide to undertake
something, and I double check to ensure that nothing goes wrong. I check and
test as thoroughly as possible, turning every stone in order to discover in
advance any weaknesses or faults in my plan. Regardless, it can happen that my
plan goes wrong. I might be cheated out of money, my reputation or personal
rights. That’s how things function in this world.
However, when we
are cheated, gossiped about, belittled, or forgotten; when others attempt to
take away our dignity and honor, there remains one thing that can never be
taken from, or denied us. That is the blessing of a pure heart.
The purity in my
heart can never be taken from me or stained by another person. It can only be
destroyed or thrown away by me.
Prayer
Lord, help me today to keep a careful watch
over my purity and don’t allow me to be pulled into those things that are
hurtful or lowly, even if others act wrongly or mistreat me.
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