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In 1 Samuel 16:7, God tells Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”This verse is part of the story where God sends Samuel to Jesse’s house to choose a new king for Israel. Samuel sees Jesse’s oldest son, Eliab, and thinks he must be the one God has chosen because he looks strong and impressive. But God corrects Samuel, saying that He does not judge by outward appearance like humans do. Instead, God looks at the heart, the inner part of a person.This story teaches us that God’s values are different from ours. People often focus on how someone looks, how successful they are, or what they have achieved. But God cares about what is inside us—our thoughts, our intentions, and our character. The heart, in the Bible, represents who we really are on the inside. It includes our faith, kindness, humility, and how much we seek to do what is right.David, who was chosen to be king, did not look like the obvious choice. He was the youngest son, and people probably did not see him as important. But God chose him because He saw David’s heart. David was not perfect—he made mistakes later in life—but his heart was focused on God. He trusted God, loved Him, and wanted to follow His ways.This verse reminds us not to judge others by what we see on the outside. Someone might look impressive, but their heart could be far from God. On the other hand, someone who seems unimportant might have a heart full of faith and love. We should try to see people the way God sees them and value their character, not just their looks or success. It also teaches us to focus on our own hearts. What we look like or how successful we are does not matter as much as having a heart that loves God and wants to do what is right. God sees the real us—our thoughts, feelings, and intentions. Even if others do not notice us or value us, God sees our worth and knows who we really are. This verse is a comfort and a challenge. It comforts us because God sees our true value, even when others do not. It challenges us to take care of our hearts and focus on becoming the kind of people God wants us to be—kind, honest, and faithful. What matters most to God is not how we appear on the outside, but who we are on the inside.

Posted on December 17, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

By: Shinwon Alfonse

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Motive Matters.

Posted on December 13, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Reader, I want to tell you Stories of 3 Different People In looking and thinking About Good motives And Life’s meaning. I guess some of my underlying thoughts are that capitalism can be a good thing when motivated by … Continue reading →

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“Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness”

Posted on April 9, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

Forgiveness is like setting yourself free from feeling angry or hurt. It’s something Jesus talked about a lot, saying that when we forgive others, it helps us feel closer to God too. Even though forgiving someone who hurt us might … Continue reading →

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God has a plan for you, regardless of your circumstances.

Posted on January 26, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

God proclaims “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”As we go through our lives we face so many challenges … Continue reading →

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Through It All by Shinwon And Andre

Posted on November 3, 2023 by timothygrantcarter

     Shinwon wrote this beautiful & meaningful article, on how God is with us in the ups and downs of life. And it sure fits to include the unforgetful song of our late brother, Andre Crouch. Enjoy this wonderful … Continue reading →

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Being still and waiting go hand in hand and are good for you.

Posted on October 17, 2023 by timothygrantcarter

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 Waiting on God is not only difficult; sometimes it seems impossible. We want things to happen in our own timing, according to our plans. … Continue reading →

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Shinwon’s thoughts about Jabez

Posted on October 5, 2023 by timothygrantcarter

I don’t know if you have come across the prayer of Jabez. In 1 Chronicles 4:10, the prayer of Jabez is mentioned. He prayed to God saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your … Continue reading →

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