For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12

 You know that look, that look of anger and disappointment on your parent’s face when you did something wrong as a youngster. If you are like me, you knew something painful was about to happen, such as a good spanking or feelings of guilt and shame from wrongdoings. Your immediate response is to flee the scene, so you can momentarily avoid the punishment that’s coming. Can you relate?

 The last thing God wants for His creation is for them to run in fear of Him. He created you (and mankind) out of compassion and love. He wants you to draw near to Him. But one thing is for certain, He does not tolerate sin, because it puts distance between you and Him. As a child of God, you have His Holy Spirit living inside you, and when you mess up, you should feel that sense of guilt, which is designed to draw you back into His graces. Thankfully He provides a special kind of grace and mercy no human could ever share with another. It covers every trespass: past, present and even future.

 You can be assured, God is watching over you and sees your every move, your every thought, and emotion. Choosing to please Him will result in God’s blessings for your life. Your prayers will be heard and He will respond appropriately. Walk in the way of the Lord and your life will be more fulfilling and blessed with the promises of God.