Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too. Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway. We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20. We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
1 Samuel 16:But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not
consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD
does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward
appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
The LORD sent Samuel to anoint a new king from the house of Jesse. When the oldest was presented, a strong, tall warrior, Samuel thought surely this was the man. The Lord responded with our verse for today. We've always heard. "Don't judge a book by its cover." We are so easily persuaded by what our senses tell us. We all have prejudices of one kind or another, but God sees straight into the heart.
The sharpest looking man or most beautiful woman among us with the warmest smile and most
pleasant manners may be the vilest person we ever met. The street person
in dirty clothes and not a penny to his name may have a heart that is totally for our Lord. That is why the LORD tells us not to judge by outward
appearances. Jesus told us to judge by the fruit produced from the life.
(Matthew 7:20)
We are quick at times to make judgment calls about another's motivations or heart attitudes. That is God's area of expertise, not man's. I have seen the most discerning make the worst judgment calls at times.
All of us are fallible, but God sees the heart. He sees ours too. We don't fool God with our outward appearance.
We would be better off to be the poor dirty man or woman in the street with a heart after God than follow someone that has everyone but God fooled.
May we be so careful about about our judgemental attitude of others. May we be so EVER careful about whom we put on a pedestal. God's Word is clear...."I am the Lord; that is My name. And My glory will I not give to another, neither My praise to graven images". Isaiah 42:8
Our Lord loves us so much and only desires the very best for us. However, do we strive to be our best for HIM?
Seeking God is a fundamental heart requirement for a true spiritual leader.
As my sweet soul sister said once, "God not only knows my heart but HE knows the DEPTHS of my heart......
Maybe we need an EKG. The kind that ONLY the GREAT PHYSICIAN CAN FIX.
I pray that I strive to line up my heart check with the standards of Christ and not man's.
The LORD sent Samuel to anoint a new king from the house of Jesse. When the oldest was presented, a strong, tall warrior, Samuel thought surely this was the man. The Lord responded with our verse for today. We've always heard. "Don't judge a book by its cover." We are so easily persuaded by what our senses tell us. We all have prejudices of one kind or another, but God sees straight into the heart.
We are quick at times to make judgment calls about another's motivations or heart attitudes. That is God's area of expertise, not man's. I have seen the most discerning make the worst judgment calls at times.
All of us are fallible, but God sees the heart. He sees ours too. We don't fool God with our outward appearance.
We would be better off to be the poor dirty man or woman in the street with a heart after God than follow someone that has everyone but God fooled.
May we be so careful about about our judgemental attitude of others. May we be so EVER careful about whom we put on a pedestal. God's Word is clear...."I am the Lord; that is My name. And My glory will I not give to another, neither My praise to graven images". Isaiah 42:8
Our Lord loves us so much and only desires the very best for us. However, do we strive to be our best for HIM?
Seeking God is a fundamental heart requirement for a true spiritual leader.
As my sweet soul sister said once, "God not only knows my heart but HE knows the DEPTHS of my heart......
Maybe we need an EKG. The kind that ONLY the GREAT PHYSICIAN CAN FIX.
I pray that I strive to line up my heart check with the standards of Christ and not man's.
Hugs and blessings,
Cindy
Amen and amen.
ReplyDeleteGoes right with my study this morning!
Prob 28:6
Love ya Cindy!
Very convicting post, my friendGod spoke a word earlier this morning along these same lines. Ouch! Thank you for being obedient with this posted. Love you! HOPE you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGreat post this morning Cindy. I think from time to time we all need a heart check or I know I do. On another lighter note, I wish I had that fruit to eat!
ReplyDeleteConnie Royals
Hi Cindy! Well, darling, you're tromping all over my tiny toes today with this post! This is something I pray about so much - I'm judgmental! I hate it, but I'll see someone or they'll say something and I've already decided about them. Shame on me. I keep asking God to help me. I guess I haven't learned the lesson yet as I keep falling back. This was so good, even if my tiny toes are black and blue now! ;)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Beautifully said my friend. Amen
ReplyDeleteJohnna D.
I'm getting caught up in blog reading and am so very glad that I kept scrolling down and saw this one.
ReplyDeleteI loved it! Yes and AMEN, Cindy. This is a wonderful post, obviously inspired by the Holy Spirit.