Daily Power #90

“The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Sam.16:7)

People tend to show only their best side on social media. They curate and try to control what gets posted, who sees it, and how others respond to it. Most of the time, they’re hoping everyone will think they’re the coolest, smartest, most attractive, successful version of themselves.

But rarely does our profile picture show who we truly are. Those comments and captions don’t often express what’s really inside. Wouldn’t it be interesting if there were an app allowing others to know what you’re really thinking, not just what you post online?

If the people around you could look inside your heart right now, what would they see? Would they be surprised by what’s there? Would you be surprised by what’s there?

Most of us hide our problems and disguise our disappointments, trying to appear pleasant and professional. When someone asks how we’re doing at work, we say, “Just fine, thanks. And you?” Rarely are we authentic with most of the people we encounter throughout the day.

But we can’t fool God. No matter what our online profile looks like, he knows what’s really inside us, both the good and the bad. But the best news is that through the power of Christ, we don’t have to try to fool anyone. We’re free to be authentic, to drop our masks, and to share the truth of our Father’s love with everyone around us.

Power Lift

Dear Lord, today let others see Jesus in me. Help me to live with integrity and display an authentic attitude of love, kindness, and gentleness—the real deal.