Reflect on your thoughts and actions before God from "summary" of Introduce Yourself to God by Larry Peters
When you stand before God, you are called to be honest and transparent. You cannot hide anything from Him, for He already knows the depths of your heart and mind. Therefore, it is important to reflect on your thoughts and actions before God. This means taking the time to examine your motives, intentions, and behaviors in the light of His truth and righteousness.
Reflecting on your thoughts and actions before God requires humility and vulnerability. You must be willing to acknowledge your mistakes, shortcomings, and sins. You must be open to receiving correction, guidance, and transformation from Him. This process of reflection is not meant to condemn or shame you, but to lead you to repentance, forgiveness, and growth in your relationship with God.
God desires for you to bring your whole self before Him – the good, the bad, and the ugly. He wants you to lay bare your innermost thoughts and feelings, so that He can heal, restore, and renew you. Reflecting on your thoughts and actions before God is an act of submission and surrender. It is a way of saying, "Here I am, Lord. I am yours. Please search me, know me, and lead me in the way everlasting."
As you reflect on your thoughts and actions before God, you may experience a range of emotions – guilt, shame, sorrow, joy, gratitude, hope. These emotions are natural and to be expected. Do not run from them, but embrace them as part of the journey towards spiritual maturity and wholeness. Allow God to speak to you through your emotions, guiding you towards greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-transformation.
Remember that reflecting on your thoughts and actions before God is an ongoing, lifelong process. It is not something you do once and forget about. Rather, it is a daily practice of self-examination, confession, and renewal. It is a way of staying connected to God, rooted in His love and grace. So, take the time each day to sit in His presence, reflect on your thoughts and actions, and allow Him to shape you into the person He created you to be.
