Today's Devotion

Verse-Psalm 51:6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Thoughts-

People naturally have a tendency to work on their “image”, in order to receive a favorable response from others. We all desire to be accepted and loved. Hollywood Stars will many times hire professional image consultants, who will reshape their appearance and attitudes to present an image that is acceptable, and one that will gain them the recognition they desire. Somewhere in all the “image building” integrity, character, and respect are lost. It is much easier and less stressful, to simply be ourselves. Being exactly who Jesus Christ is creating us to be. Trying to live two lives often leads to a life full of lies and deception. It is not an image consultant that we need, but wisdom to be true to ourselves and true to God. We can make excuses and rationalize what we are doing, but God’s perception is not affected by the images we try to present. He sees past all of it and into the depths of our souls.