I used to believe that being "A woman after God's own heart" meant that I had to measure up to a certain level of perfection. That if I fell asleep during my prayers at night, or didn't get into the word on any given day, or skipped church, or any number of faults, or even *gasp* sin, I somehow lost that heart, and had to work to be worthy of that title again.
This past Saturday night our pastor talked about David and how he was called "A man after Gods own heart" DAVID?! Emotional, Imperfect, adulterous and murderous David? If God can look at a man like David and consider him a man after Gods own heart, that leaves a ton of hope for me, it also goes against practically everything I was taught about as a foundation of faith.
Maybe being a person after Gods own heart isn't about perfection. Maybe it's about closeness to God. Instead of hiding in our sin and shame, we turn around and run to God for confession. I'm learning that God has never asked me to be smaller, quieter, or more afraid. He's asked me to come to Him. He's invited me to sit with him and be honest, present, and so deeply connected that fear and shame can't stand in the way.
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