He sees when I put my last few dollars into the collection plate, just as He did the woman in Mark 12: 43-44. Jesus noted she contributed not from her abundance, but from her want. He noticed, and I am sure He blessed her for it, although Scripture doesn't say.
God also sees the times I clamp my mouth shut instead of uttering what is really on my mind, sparing someone's feelings. He sees when I stand up for my beliefs, even when no one else notices.
He forgives the wrong and blesses the good,giving abundantly when I trust Him, and I can trust Him even when my circumstances hurt.
This means I don't have to worry about competing for His attention. Neither do I have to strive to get anyone else's attention, or covet another's good fortune. I will always have His attention, and plenty good fortune of my own, if I open my eyes and look.
And God goes further, He sees into my heart and knows my many failures are rarely a deliberate attempt at rebellion. He sees how hard I try. And, it all counts toward that moment when I stand before Him waiting to hear the words, "Well done, good and faithful Servant."
Amen...that is the exact words I felt when the couple said "thanks for being faithful"...oh yes, don't we all need to remember this and hear His words over us and not the accuser!
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Yes, Janette, we do need to remember God knows who we are and what is in our hearts. We can stand on that against the accuser, and telling him to go away.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts Cecilia. I am constantly amazed at His great love for me despite my shortcomings and failures. I am His daughter - beloved and forgiven, and always in His Heart. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right, Deborah.
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