The Lord looks at the heart

The first reading for the 4th Sunday of Lent is from the first book of Samuel. A particular phrase in the reading spoke to me,"God does not see as man sees; man looks at appearances but the Lord looks at the heart."

I wonder what God sees when He looks at my heart? I must admit that I every so often look at people at face value, concluding about who and what they are about from what they do and say. What is within them can very likely be different from what they portray. I am certain that God sees each and very one of us as His own begotten child.

Today I put on a fresh pair of eyes and pray that God will help me look beyond appearances and actions. I pray that God will give me a heart of compassion towards all His children, especially those who are unkind toward me.

I seek your prayers as I keep you in mine.