“He who lives without prayer – he who lives with little prayer – he who seldom reads the Word – he who seldom looks up to heaven for a fresh  influence from on high – he will be the man whose heart will become dry and barren; but he who calls in secret  on his God – who spends much time in holy retirement – who delights to meditate on the words of the Most High – whose soul is given up to Christ – such a man must have an overflowing heart; and as his heart is, such will his life be.” – Spurgeon from The Great Reservoir on Proverbs 4:23

Lord, guard us from getting by with what we can do in our own strength. Guard us from our own sufficiency. Guard us from neglecting the power that comes from You alone. Guard us from having withered hearts that are dried up from not abiding deeply.

Lord, guide us to our knees in humble dependence. Guide us to Your Word that our souls may be refreshed with your benevolent grace. Guide us to step away from the many distractions we could find refuge in and make us to find refuge in You. Guide us by Your Spirit to live lives of that are simply an overflow of Your love to us.

Lord, make our hearts overflow with Your life and love. We need you.

Amen.

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