The Lord… is the faithful God who keeps His covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9

How do you view God? What do you suppose He’s like? Whether you realize it or not, the characteristics you ascribe to the Lord will shape how you respond to Him.

For example, if you see Him as your loving, compassionate, wise, and wonderful heavenly Father who provides for you perfectly, you’ll want to confide in Him and will trust His leadership. But if instead you view Him as a distant, strict, legalistic, and self-serving commander, you may feel it’s your duty to report to Him, but your relationship to Him won’t be motivated by love.

Therefore, seek to truly know God through His word and ask Him to show you who He really is. You will find that the One who formed who is more wonderful than you can possibly imagine and completely worthy of all your time, service, honor, glory, adoration, and praise.

Lord God, I want to see You as You really are. Reveal Yourself to me and clear away the misconception I have of You. Help me love You more every day, amen.

In His presence… discover who He really is.

EVERY DAY IN HIS PRESENCE, CHARLES F. STANLEY