No one really knows the heart of a man. Not even the man himself. Our hearts deceive us. It is God, and God alone, who understands our true heart–our motives and intentions. “Man looks on the outward appearance. God looks on the heart.”
This is why I do not, cannot, will not trust my own best thinking. I’m old enough to have seen the chaos my best thoughts have caused. Instead, once again today, by faith and experience, I choose to put all my hope in the trustworthiness of God and His Word.
I know that otherwise I’ll mess it up.
I’m serious: My worst day with Jesus has been infinitely better than my best day without Him.
Until we reach every man…
Pat
In 1986, Patrick Morley launched a small Bible study in a bar that grew into Man in the Mirror, a global ministry reaching millions Iof men and thousands of churches. His book The Man in the Mirror became one of the 20th century’s most influential. A leading voice on men’s discipleship, he’s authored 22 books and 750+ articles, with global translations. Patrick holds degrees from UCF, Harvard, Oxford, and Reformed Theological Seminary. He and his wife live in Winter Park, Florida. Learn more at the Patrick Morley website.
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Great Christmas Presents by Patrick Morley:
Why I Will Trust God Again Today – God gives and forgives but Man gets and forgets.
Your Friend – His Servant,
Isaac Otieno