“Why have we fasted,” they say, “and you have not seen it?
Why have we humbled ourselves, and you have not noticed?” ~ Isaiah 58:3
A relationship is based upon “knowing” a person; knowing
their personality, likes, dislikes, what they stand for, and what they
don’t. It’s considered to be “using” someone when you only hang around
them because of what they are doing for you. As a society, we frown upon
that and are disgusted when we see it happening.
I’m saddened to say that when I read this scripture, I
realized that’s where my motives were with God…I had shifted my gaze from His
loving eyes to His hand, just waiting for it to open in my direction. Now
I know that He is a merciful and loving Father and has forgiven me, but I’m sad
about the intimacy I missed out on. I was more concerned about what He
could do for me than what He wanted to do in me.
Father, you deserve my true worship. Thank you for
opening my eyes to my motives and actions. I pray that I would keep my
eyes stayed on you, trusting you to know exactly what I need, when I need
it. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in
a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. ~ Isaiah 58:11
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