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God Looks Beyond the
Surface
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
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"The LORD does
not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance,
but the LORD looks at the heart."
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(1 Samuel 16:7, NIV)
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TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
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Your Creator can see things
in you that other people cannot see. Sometimes people will try to push you
down or make you feel insignificant. Sometimes our own thoughts will try to
convince us that we don’t measure up. But God looks beyond the surface, beyond
the mistakes you’ve made, beyond what somebody said about you and sees your
incredible value. You may think, “Joel, I’ve messed up. I have blown it. I
have failed. I’m all washed up.” No, God still sees more in you. God doesn’t
just see what you are; He sees what you can become. You may have made some
mistakes, but God still sees victory on the inside of you. People may have
tried to push you down, but God sees you rising higher.
Now, you’ve got to do your
part and get rid of those condemning thoughts. Get rid of what somebody has
spoken over you and start renewing your mind. Down deep, start believing that
you are redeemed, restored, talented and valuable. Even if you have made
mistakes, believe that there is more in store. God’s not finished with you. He
looks beyond the surface and sees your potential. Stay in step with Him and
watch His plan for your life unfold.
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY
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Father, thank You
for looking beyond the surface and seeing the real me. Thank You for placing
Your potential on the inside of me. Help me to know You more and see You more
clearly so I can follow Your ways all the days of my life in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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— Joel &
Victoria Osteen
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Today's word
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