Steadfast.

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”  Psalm 51:10

Steadfastness.  Is that a term you think about often?  Probably not, unless you are dealing with a person who is all over the place.  There is a lot to be said about being steadfast.  The Bible talks about the fact that God changes not.  He is the same today, yesterday and forever.  That, my friend, is steadfast.

But what about us?   We are a far cry from being God.  We have good days; we have bad days.  We are exuberant; we are dejected.  We are hopeful; we are crest-fallen.  How on earth do we level out our emotions and walk in steadfastness?

This verse gives us insight into developing a steadfast spirit.  It begins with the Lord and His renewal of our spirit.  When He comes to live on the inside of us, His nature becomes available to us.  We no longer have to operate out of our own nature, but rather, we have His peace, strength, faith and hope living on the inside of us.  So, when things are looking rotten, we can stand firm in faith.  When someone has deeply wounded us; we can receive His love and comfort.

The world is craving stability.  The world wants something- and someone- they can count on.  With God’s help, you can be that person!

Dear Lord, help me to be stable and firmly established as you are firmly established.  Help me to take up your nature and crucify my own sin nature.  “…Renew a steadfast spirit within me.”  In Jesus’ Name.  Amen.

Sherri