Proverbs 23:26 (NKJV) 26 My son, give me your heart, And let your eyes observe my ways.
Are we talking to God from our hearts, or are we repeating what we hear others say? Are we mimicking the prayers of someone we admire and want to be like?
When we mimic someone, we are mirroring that person, using their gestures, their speech patterns, sometimes even their postures; the way they carry themselves. I’ve seen people in a class setting look and act almost like their teacher.
Many people do this without realizing they are doing it.
When we are mimicking, it is often done out of habit or learned behavior. Usually those around us or those who know us will notice it before we do.
When we are in the beginning of our walk with God, we learn how to do things. We learn how to pray, study, read, etc.
We often follow and watch other believers who are more experienced in certain areas. We learn from watching and listening to others.
But we need to be very careful we don’t get stuck mimicking someone, doing only what we have seen instead of learning how to come to God on our own, with our own words, and in our own way instead of mirroring the words and prayer of someone else.
God wants our own persona when we meet with Him. He wants us to be real; He wants to hear the cry from our own heart. He wants to hear our praises to Him from our own victories that He has walked us through.
Be yourself when you approach God. Let your heart, your feelings, and your voice be heard.
Your heart is important to Him. He knows what you need.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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