He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. -- The 23rd Psalm
Ah, there be the diamond...he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Not for my peace of mind, not for my security, safety, glory, etc., etc., etc., but for his name's sake...thereby, restoring my Soul.
Our Soul seeks naught but the righteousness of Almighty God...and that we personally live it out.
I suspect anything we think we are doing for the glory of God, if we look deep, we'll find ego polishing our want-to. Mainly because our actions come from our eyebrows up...we must needs go lower...not to satisfy ourself but to disgruntle ourself, most like.
Denial of self is not a pleasure trip. Not till we get to the other side, and, face it, we don't get to realize that until three days after we're dead. Can't you just hear ego asking, "How sure are you of your glory on the other side? I can give you glory now...why wait?"
That's why we must needs pray without ceasing, i.e., make our daily spiritual connection. Ego is ever awake and promising. God neither sleeps nor promises...God is the promise. God is.
Awake and get grateful! The trip is not easy, it is, however, the only one.
Thank you.
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