In Sunday School this week...we have been studying Revelations...but we referenced to I Chronicles 29. As I was reading there, a little side note in my Bible that read something like this.
When God "tests" a heart, it is not to shame or manipulate, but to liberate and empower. God wants to coach us into becoming the generous, teachable, honest and joyful people he designed us to be. He is delighted when we live intentionally, choosing to cultivate a willing and happy attitude and behavior that demonstrates integrity and truthfulness. Friends, family or associates may not take time to understand us - our vision, passion, spiritual desires or motives. But God examines our hearts, and he knows the real you and the real me. And even more remarkable, he loves us.
The life I want to live...I want to be generous, teachable, honest and joyful in all I do. I want to have a willing and happy attitude and behave with integrity and truthfulness for others to see. Yes, my family and friends may not take time to understand me...truly know me. But, GOD KNOWS ME! He knows every aspect, ambition, love, failure and fear that I have. Whether anyone else knows me GOD KNOWS ME! God ...knows... you! He knows every part of you inside and out! He knows every thought and every action! He sees you when no one else does! I want every aspect of my life to be for his glory and his honor. I want him to be a proud Father with everything that I do. How about you? I want my boys to know that no matter what happens in this life...God knows them...every hair on their head! He is always a dependable force in their life! Just say it out loud...God knows ME! God loves me no matter what! Am I going to mess up? YES, every day probably! But no matter what I do in my life, no matter what happens each day, no matter how many times I mess up, no matter what...NO MATTER WHAT...God still loves me! God knows you...whether you want him to or not! Let him be the dependable force in your life!
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