Sometimes I wonder if God sees me, and other times I hope God is distracted elsewhere. Hanani, the prophet in old Israel, reminded his king of the Lord’s-eye view: The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.

I’m curious how many people the Lord discovers whose hearts are blameless? The word in Hebrew means fully committed, whole, or integrated. God scans the earth for centered people engaged with and attached to him. I fear I don’t I fit the bill, understanding the vagaries of my heart. But I know others I suspect of blamelessness.

A blameless heart presents in humility and service. The fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control—remain evident during difficult situations. When you find people like this make them your friend.

It’s comforting to realize that the Lord notices and undergirds those devoted to him. Even if I don’t measure up, I’m happy to know the Lord supports those who do.

2 Chronicles 16:9

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