The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. — 1 Samuel 6:7
People look at the outside.
We are quick to judge others by their appearance.
God looks at what's on the inside instead.
He knows my heart.
And He sees my inner thoughts.
He loves me anyway.
In spite of all I've thought or done.
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. — Matthew 6:26
They don't even plant or harvest it.
They don't worry about what's coming the next day or week.
But I tend to be selfish with what I have.
Storing up treasures on earth rather than spending time with God and His Word.
God cares for the birds.
How much more will He care for me.
And He does.
Faithfully.
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! — John 1:29
Kirk got beautiful roses for me and for Abby.
I got them each Sees candy.
Our friends Bob and Lisa will join us for dinner.
Bob will cook steaks for us. Yum!
And the middle school girls will come over before then to create encouragement cards for the women at the Rescue Mission.
The staff will leave the cards on the women's pillows at night.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.— 1 Timothy 4:12
They keep it simple and get right to the point.
And they point us back to God's expectation for us to come to Him with a childlike openness.
Help to be open and honest with you today, Lord.
Give me a child-like spirit ready to trust You.
