As a woman, it can be easy to feel like the outside is all that matters. Shinier hair, clearer skin, newer clothes… The list continues with what society says matters most.
All of this pressure can feel crushing. But what if you discovered God isn’t concerned about any of it? He doesn’t look at your outward appearance. He only cares about the state of your heart.
In this passage, the prophet Samuel goes looking for the next king of Israel. He comes across many men, but the Lord tells Samuel to keep looking, reminding him that what matters most is their hearts. Instead of choosing the son of a nobleman, God asks Samuel to anoint a young boy working in the fields to be king of Israel. God chooses David, a boy whose heart was beautiful to God.
You may not have the shiniest hair, the clearest skin or the newest clothes. But what you do have is a heart full of love for God. That’s all He could ask for.
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