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“Be still and KNOW that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10
I’ve been thinking about the second part of that verse, “…and know that I am God.” And I have to wonder how can I really know him?
I know about him. I grew up in a Christian home. Gave my life to Him at a young age. Memorized and studied scripture. Know the Bible stories about him. I’ve learned the names of God. I have prayed and seen Him answer my prayers. I believe in Him and believe what the Bible says about Him. But do I REALLY know him?
Can I really know God
without allowing him to know me?
In my head, I know He knows me. But do I stand heart to heart with Him acknowledging all those dark, messy places and watch his reaction or do I hide behind a facade of religion and keep my distance? Do I look away so I can’t see His reaction to the ugliness in my heart? Afraid it might just be too much for my heavenly Father to handle? Fearful that He might send me away after all?
God has recently been showing me lies that I have believed that have kept me from embracing Him and our relationship.
One of the biggest lies that has affected my relationship with God, is that if anyone knew who I really was, they wouldn’t like me. Or keep me around. So I’ve built walls around my heart that (I think) keep the reality of me hidden from all eyes.
Without looking into God’s eyes and watching Him unwrap all that I am (including the messes), how will I ever see the look of love come over Him that I insist to others is available? How will I ever see that for myself if I keep Him at arm’s length?
Here I stand wanting to know the truth of who God is. Wanting to trust Him. Wanting to be known by Him.
I think the first part of the verse, “Be still…,” is the first step. When I am still I have to stop my efforts at self-accomplishment. And there is no room to turn away from Him. It is just my heavenly Father and me. In that moment, heart to heart as He unwraps all that I am. And I see His love for me in His smile.
“O LORD, you have searched me and you know me.”
Psalm 139:1
Have you stood heart to heart with your Heavenly Father lately?
He wants to unwrap who you are and show you how much He loves you! Take a few minutes and let Him love on you!
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Angela you write about this deep need we have to be known and be accepted. Only God does that well probably. He alone loves unconditionally. Thank you for asking the hard questions. ~visiting from #raralinkup
I appreciate this post and the reminder that God isn't afraid of our messes.
Thanks for stopping by Carmen!
I am so thankful He does love unconditionally – now to fully embrace it with my heart 🙂
He is a good God. And I am so thankful He looks past my mess!
Yes! I love that – just "be still." He will handle the rest. Great words to my soul. Cheering you on from the #RaRalinkup on Purposeful Faith.