GOD IS NOT IMPRESSED

“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”

1 Samuel 16:7 KJV

Many years ago I called a friend and asked her to pray for me.  Within twenty minutes, God answered the prayer.  I called my friend and told her that God had already answered and met the need.  My friend told me that she had said a quick prayer and was going to pray longer when she got home.

I used to think that I had to pray for a long time and use big words when I prayed.  I found out that God is not impressed with the length of our prayers or big words.  What impresses God is the condition of our heart.  We can pray for hours but if our heart is not right with God, He is not going to be impressed.

Before we pray for anyone, we should search our heart and be sure our heart is in right standing with God.  If we will keep our heart in right standing with God, we will be much happier and God will be pleased with us.  Let’s not wait until we have an emergency to get our heart right with God.

I used to work in a nursing home and once in a while inspectors would come to inspect the home.  Everyone would rush around cleaning and worry if the nursing home would pass inspection.  I never understood why they worried so much.  If the home was kept clean every day, there wouldn’t have been so much chaos.

Heavenly Father, forgive me for the times I have hurt You.  I’m sorry I hurt You.  I pray that I will lead others to Jesus by my actions and by my words.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

July 15, 2015