This world is hung up on the exterior. Endless products are sold to make us thinner, stronger, prettier. The clothing industry convinces us that their individual brands will make us stand out from the crowd. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look nice, but where’s the focus on the heart? The mind? The soul? If we’re spit-shined and dressed to the nines on the outside but our hearts are full of malice and evil, what difference does it make? Man looks on the outside, but God sees the heart. To which I should give the majority of my focus?
You May Also Like
The center of His will
Have you experienced the blessing of knowing you are walking in His footsteps? Even when the way is hard, if I know I’m where I’m meant to be—walking in obedience—I find joy and satisfaction. When we obey Him, we don’t need to look over our shoulder in concern we’ll be…
Ask for understanding
When you give a child instructions, it’s usually wise to ask, “Do you understand?” before setting them loose on whatever you’ve assigned. If they don’t understand the process, know how to use the tools, or are otherwise confused, the end result will likely not be what you envisioned. God provides…
In God’s justice
Boundaries…we all need them. Boundaries keep us safe, teach us common sense limits, and equal the playing field for everyone. Without boundaries, chaos ensues and unpleasant consequences plague us. We all need to respect and honor boundaries, whether those boundaries are the rules in a household or classroom, the law…

