One who seeks God’s heart seldom uses the word “I” in a conversation.
It is way to easy to use the word “I” in a conversation. Think about how many times you use that word in conversations with others. The reason why is because we live in a world that says, “success means the world revolves around you.” This is such flawed thinking. It is not possible that the world revolves around you because the world actually revolves around the sun. I know this may seem a bit surprising, but it’s the truth. We teach our children that the world doesn’t revolve around them, but then go to work everyday and live as if it revolves around us. Maybe it’s time to rethink our position in the universe. Give it a try. Can you pray without using the word “I” in your conversation with God?
One who seeks God’s heart seldom thinks about himself as better than others.
Do you look at others with disdain and disgust because you are better qualified and more educated? Do you wonder why some people never seem to understand things when you always do? Do you wonder why you are always right? Guess what? You’re not always right. Sorry to break it to you, but it isn’t possible for you to be better than everyone else. In fact, God tells us to think of others better than ourselves (Philippians 2:3).
One who seeks God’s heart seldom takes credit for achievements.
Many people are driven by accomplishments. We teach our children to accomplish great things and achieve high grades. Both of those things are not bad, but are misappropriated. What I mean is that we misappropriate the credit. We boost our self-esteem by taking credit for achieving even the smallest thing, when we should really give God credit for all things. I wonder how life would be if we actually gave God credit for the small things and the big things in our lives? What if we never took credit and always gave credit?
One who seeks God’s heart often cares less about himself and more about others.
The only way we can care more about others is to have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11). How can you do it? You have to practice Romans 12:1-2 everyday and renew your mind by studying and internalizing God’s word in your life. What you internalize you will eventually demonstrate. When you have the mind of Christ, you will absolutely care more about others than yourself. Christ cared so much about others that He died for them.
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One who seeks God’s heart often shows unconditional love to others.
God showed unconditional love towards us “in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Unconditional means love without conditions. It is truly an amazing love. With that being said, the love we should have for others is the same love God has for us. That doesn’t mean that we necessarily should have fellowship with everyone, but we can love them. God’s love extends to everyone, and He desires that none should perish. However, He does not have a relationship or fellowship with everyone. He only has a relationship with those who are saved.
One who seeks God’s heart often points others to Christ rather than to himself.
It is significant to understand that a man after God’s heart is more interested in helping others to know Christ. We, as people, are instruments God uses to help others know Him. Think about all the mission work done around the world. It is true that it is to help others physically in some cases, but ultimately it is about leading others to Christ. If we miss that opportunity, we’ve missed an amazing chance to allow God to use us.
Basically, a man after God’s heart is someone who loves God completely, loves others unconditionally, and points others to Christ continually! Does this define you?