“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7b) If you’re chronically ill, then you’ve probably had times when doctors, family or friends have doubted your “sickness” due to it being invisible to the world. Life is hard already and then to have people think you’re making up your pain–it can be so discouraging and disheartening. When I came across this familiar passage where Samuel was anointing David as the successor to King Saul, I was reminded that not only does God look inside to see what is hidden in our hearts, but He also sees what others refuse to see. God understands and knows that your pain is real. God knows that you are silently suffering when others around you don’t understand. God knows when you feel lonely and isolated from everyone around you. God sees that you long to have comfort here on earth. God sees how much others have hurt you by their unbelief. But friends, God sees into your soul. He sees and acknowledges your pain. God alone can comfort and lift your spirit when no one else can. It doesn’t matter what others might think or believe about you–God knows the truth and someday others will know it too. I hope this encourages you today! Prayer: Dear God, I hurt so much right now. I know I can share that pain with You and You will understand. Thank you for Your comfort! Amen.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:25:02 +0000
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