"But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart'" (1 Samuel 16:7).

The Lord looks at the heart. He sees us as we truly are. He is the One "who searches the minds and hearts" (Rev. 2:23). What does the Lord see when He looks at your heart? Like He did with David, does He see a man or woman after His own heart who will do all His will (Acts 13:22)? Do you possess such a heart? Remember throughout your day and week, the Lord looks at the heart. May that eternal truth positively impact our every thought, word, and action. May it cause us to keep our heart with all diligence (Prov. 4:23). And may it inspire us to have a heart like His!