Honoring God with your heart

So I started my year with prayers and full of hopes. Had the chance to really ponder upon Gods word that was preached last sunday at church. And let me share to you my thoughts about it and on how guilty I am for some parts of it. 

I came from a small Christian family and basically grew up with Christian friends. But that doesn't mean im all good, worthy and all that. Im still human. Very much capable of stumbling, falling and commiting sin. I dont think very highly of myself just because I grew up in the Chruch. Or so to speak. 

So a little bit about last sundays preaching. It was about how Jesus called the Pharisees ---- hypocrites. Because of what they are doing. Trying to find fault in Jesus and His followers. Specifically pointing out how unclean His disciples are coz they didnt wash their hands before they ate during that time. (Im not gonna preach here nor tell everything about the sermon) so anyways, going back. Hypocrite and Pharisees. If you happen to know what a Pharisee is, they are lile the so called Church people that time. The so called Holy ones. Always following the tradition of early Christians and all that. But why did Jesus call th such?

Back to reality. I think the bottom line is. Jesus looks at our hearts. You dont have to be this person who post all the bible verses in social media yet live a horrible life with your parents, or with friends. I guess my point is, Honor God first. In everything you do and the rest will follow with your actions. Not the other way around. 

You dont have to show to people that "hey, i know the bible, im a Christian, i do Godly stuff and all that" coz in the end, none of those really matter if your heart is empty. 

God looks at the deepest part of our being- our hearts. You dont have to please God because you want favor in return. You honor and please Him simply because you Love Him and thats the desire of your heart. You dont do quite time every morning because if you dont your day will be ruined the entire day. But you do quite time because you want to really know more about God and have a real relationship with Him. 

A lot of people really judge me. That includes close friends and even cousins. But i dont mind. Because I know deep within me that I have my own relationship with God. Though its not perfect and never will be human as I am. But God knows whats in my heart. God knows the cry of my heart and my entire being. 

I dont need to prove to anyone that Im a Christian by showing off. 

Being a Christian is a way of living. You dont TRY to live like one coz if you really are a Christian and does follow God with all your heart. It will simply show in your life. It will simply manifest. You will simply be able to touch other peoples lives. 

Im not against those people who are very vocal about their Christian thoughts. Im okay with that. But bottom line is, is it really coming from the heart. Or are you just doing that for self praise and gaining worldy favors? 

-Z