Psalm 26:2 (ERV) Look closely at me, Lord, and test me.
Judge my deepest thoughts and emotions.
That is a bold prayer. Most of us have things that we
wouldn’t want anyone to know about. And the thought that God would look closely
at you and not only test you, but look at our deepest thoughts and desires!
What!? That’s enough to make anyone nervous. But guess what? He already knows.
God knows us better than we know ourselves, and the news gets even better! He
still loves you! So when you ask Him to look at you and to judge your thoughts
and emotions, this is showing a sign of spiritual growth. You’re asking God to
help you be better! Isn’t that what we all should be aiming for?
We all want to
have the life that God has for us. But until our hearts and our desires line up
with God’s Word, we can’t advance. If God can’t trust you with a little, how
can He trust you with your deepest desires? I want all God has for me, and as I
look over my life, if He had given me some of the things I was asking for at
the time when I was crying, praying, begging and demanding, I would have
completely messed it all up! God prepares us for a reason. He doesn’t withhold
stuff because He wants to see us suffer, in fact nothing could be farther from
the truth. The Bible is filled with people who lived abundant lives in every
area of their lives. But they had to go through the process before God gave
them their promise. And they got it. They received what God promised them,
because they remained faithful, and they did what God asked. (Being obedient is a whole other blog!)
So what are you waiting for? Don’t be afraid to ask God to
look closely at you, test you, and to judge your deepest thoughts and desires.
When He does and you respond the right way, look out! Things will start to fall
into place and God will accelerate you to your promise.
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