Devotion for the day: "From the inside out"

The King's daughter in the inner part is all glorious (All glorious is the princess within her chamber); her gown is interwoven with gold. Psalm 45:13

This verse is talking to us about being beautiful, glorious and full of truth on the inside; within ourselves. It is not what lies on the outside...physical beauty, riches and popularity are not of importance to God. He cares about our values, our inner being. During the Christmas season we walk by many store windows and beautifully wrapped presents with perfect bows. On the outside these presents look desirable, but really they are just for "show." These beautifully wrapped presents are really just empty boxes. Our lives can smybolize this same picture. We are seem as beautifully wrapped presents in God's eyes, but are you empty? Are you filled with values and morals and good judgment? Or are you just for "show"....

Many of your lives may look attractive on the outside, and others may even be envious of the things you have or the way you live. But really, deep within yourself you are nothing but an empty tomb. With nothing valuable or of worth to offer to others. This may sound harsh, but for many of us in this world it is truth. Today's devotional asks us to stop worrying so much about outer beauty, out appearance, out worth and start focusing on what lies within. This world's approval is not needed. It doesn't matter how popular you are, how expensive your belongings, how beautiful or handsome you are. If your inner Spirit is dry and empty then what good is that?

God wants each of to focus on our inner life. We must look at our motivations, our values, our priorities and our attitudes. If we submit to God and ask Him to guide our lives HE WILL. If we ask Him to give us clean hearts and new souls HE WILL. If we ask Him to change our desires from outer to inner HE WILL. We will never experience true joy and satisfaction if we live for the world and whether or not we are accepted by others.

The Holy Spirit lives inside of human beings and has the power to fill us with Himself. He can fill us with God's character! In this way we can share something valuable with others... something that is deep at the core of our being. It is not something fake or superficial. It is real.

Focus on your inner life more than your outer life.

Verses i'm focusing on during this tough season in my life:

Brother and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. -Philippians 3:13

Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not see it? -Isaiah 43:18-19

Songs on my heart:
God is able- Hillsong
He has overcome- Hillsong