Daily Devotional ✝️

It's not ALWAYS what it seems.. CHECK THE HEART! ❤️

Scripture..

“For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

1 Samuel 16:7.

Reflection..

We live in a world that is obsessed with appearances. Clothes, hairstyles, tattoos, posture, reputation, past mistakes all of these are used as quick labels. We size people up in seconds, often without realising how deeply that habit is ingrained in us.

Even in church, this temptation sneaks in. We may believe the gospel with our lips while still quietly sorting people into categories in our minds. They do not look like they belong here. They do not seem spiritual enough. They do not fit what a Christian should look like.

But God does not operate that way.

When God chose David to be king, He ignored what everyone else saw height, strength, confidence, appearance and looked straight into David’s heart. That same God looks at us the same way today. He sees our motives, our longing, our love, our pain, and our faith not our packaging.

You may feel unseen, misunderstood, or judged by others. You may worry that your past, your body, your style, or your story disqualifies you. But the truth is this God is not confused by your outside. He knows your inside.

And what He looks for is not perfection it is surrender.

Practice for the day!

Today, ask yourself two gentle questions.

Am I trying to be impressive, or am I trying to be honest with God?

God is far more moved by a sincere, broken heart than a polished religious image.

Do I judge others by what I see, or by what God might be doing in them?

Every person you encounter carries a story God is writing even if it does not look the way you expect.

Let God soften your eyes and widen your heart.

Prayer..

Lord, You see what no one else sees.

You know my fears, my hopes, my regrets, and my faith.

Help me to stop hiding behind appearances and bring my real heart to You.

Teach me to see others the way You see them with mercy, patience, and love.

Amen.