Daily Devotional
Fixing Your Heart
August 27, 2017
Did you know that God tells us to “flee fornication” at least 27 times in the Bible?
When I was in college, I kept a motto on my desk that said: “He who would not fall down ought not to walk in slippery places. Keep yourself clean. Keep yourself pure. Watch what you set before your eyes.”
There needs to be sexual self-discipline in the marital relationship. Generally speaking, if you’re disciplined in other areas of life—like your sleep and your diet—you’ll find it more natural to be disciplined in your sexual life as well.
Job said, “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid” (Job 31:1). Twice, the Psalmist said, “My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise” (Psalm 57:7) and “O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory” (Psalm 108:1).
You know, every time I stay in a hotel or motel, I don’t have to make up my mind all over again whether or not I’m going to watch filth. I don’t make up my mind whether or not I’m going to consort with somebody else. I have already made up my mind. I don’t make a lot of little decisions. One big decision will take care of a lot of little ones.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
