The Heart of God

The subject of this month's Faith and Fellowship link up comes from 1 Samuel 13:13-14. The question, "How do I become a woman (or man) that is sought after by God, a (wo)man after His own heart?"

When I was reflecting on this topic, I came up with two more questions:
How do we come to know God's heart? Why is knowing His heart important?
In order to understand the heart of God, we must spend time with Him, seek answers from Him, and desire to be like Him.
During my first 29 plus years as a Christian, I don't think I ever asked God anything. Sure, I asked Him for a lot of things, but I don't ever recall asking Him questions and expecting an answer. When I began listening to God, I realized He had a lot to say to me. I didn't ask Him to make specific decisions for me, in a Which pair of shoes should I buy? kind of way, but rather in a What do I need to know in order to do your will? kind of way.
In my opinion, it is important to develop a personal relationship with God and seek His will daily. It is when we seek this closeness that we will come to know Him better and He can begin to speak to us. When I take time to listen to God each day, it makes it easier to focus my thoughts and desires on Him. In doing this, I have also found that those specific questions, like What should I do to show love to my husband and kids today? will resolve themselves and the answers will become clear.
Being a (wo)man after God's heart is important, not just for our own relationship with God, but for all those we come in contact with, as well. 
Have you ever heard or seen the quote, You are the only Bible some people may ever read? The first time I saw that quote, it changed my perspective. I couldn't help but think that if that is true, I need to be the best representation of Christ I can be, every day.
 You were made as a representation, to reflect God's goodness, and to radiate His love.  Jennifer Smith, Wife after God
If we want to be men or women after God's heart, we need to be the things that God is. I am not saying that we need to be god, because that is not possible. I'm saying that we need to show the characteristics of God, so that others will see Him in us.
Here are some of the things that God is... Gracious Merciful Trustworthy Faithful Love
Are you someone who seeks the heart of God? Is your life reflecting His heart, today?

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