I Samuel 16:7 (ESV) The Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.
Last night the Lord encouraged me to ask Him this question, "Who do You say I am?" Who does the Lord say Lori is? Huh...I know who I have said the Lord is for me, who He has been for me in my life during times of trial or struggle and in times of blessing and abundant provision. While I was singing to Him last night, I was surprised to hear Him tell me to ask Him who He says I am. At first I thought, "Why? I already know...I am the righteousness of God in Christ; I am His masterpiece created for good works..." But as I recited those familiar words, He said, "That's true, but listen to My heartbeat for you, tell Me what you hear."
So as I listened, I heard Him say "You are my prize; my most cherished one. You are My gifted one; My anointing rests on you; you bring Me with you into every circumstance and conversation; you are My reflection and representation. You are my beloved and one I trust with secrets and revelations." Needless to say, I wept under His loving affirmations of who I am to Him. I'm so thankful He loves me. I'm so thankful He reminded me last night.
Listen, do you hear Him encouraging you to ask Him who He says you are?
- Lori
- Believer, Lover, Leader, Follower, Writer, Singer, Wife, Mother, Mimi, Sister, Friend
4 comments:
Sometimes it's hard to understand the depth of love He has for us because it is uncomprehendable. This is when we sing simple 'ole 'Jesus loves me' and it hits like no other song...yah know? You, my Lori are so amazing IN HIM!
You are so right Marlece!!! I have been reduced to "ugly girl" tears (know what I'm saying?) so many times as the sweetness of Jesus' love comes sweeping over me. I am SO happy that Jesus doesn't require me understand or comprehend His love before He allows me to experience it.
Oh Lori, that is so beautiful. What a precious gift that time was with the Lord. I love this so much I am spending tomorrows devo asking God who I am. I am ready to have an ugly cry! Thank you so much for this.
Thank you Robin. I can't wait to hear about how your time with the Lord went this morning and what He said to you about who He says you are. I just hope you have a box of tissues handy.
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