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But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.
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Last night I purged for the first time in weeks. I was reading my Bible that night and while reading 1 Samuel chapter 16, I came upon this verse. Truly, God was telling me something, and He's trying to tell you too. I know that I, personally, am so concerned with my body. I need to let that go. Ever since becoming a Christian only three months ago, I have felt God leading me away from my past behaviour, which included starving, purging, and overeating. I still mess up, but He is my guiding light, and this verse really spoke to me. I hope maybe it will touch you in some way, and that you will know that the Lord isn't concerned about how we look. He is, however, concerned with the pain in our hearts, and He hurts with us and wants to heal us. Thank you Lord so much for caring about us and loving us! :prayer:
 
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Oh my gosh did I need this today!!!! Amen that He sees my heart and NOT my outsides!! Praise the Lord!

Yes, we'll still mess up, but He loves us and forgives us! I hope that you continue to be well and that He will completely heal that pain in your (my) heart.

Thank you Mlove!
 
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