[Lenay Nichols]

This devotional really made me reflect on what it means to be genuine in my relationship with God. It is easy to say the right things or just say I believe, however this reminds me, God is looking at my heart, not just what I say out loud.
I haven’t always kept my word, and because of that, I’m honestly very thankful God looks at our hearts, especially mine. That gives me a sense of grace, but it also challenges me to do better and be more aligned in both what I say and how I live.
I also think about the importance of not just focusing on God’s love, but also respecting His holiness and growing in obedience. It is not about being perfect, but about being real and allowing God to work on the areas in me that don’t align.
Just like David said, asking God to create a clean heart and renew the right spirit in me is something I can truly relate to. I am challenged today; to be more intentional and consistent so that my heart and my actions reflect the faith I profess.