According to my dictionary, the definition of “perception” is:
- the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
- the state of being or process of becoming aware of something in such a way
- a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression
Psalm 135:18a says: Those who make them [idols] will be like them.
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In a Christian’s life, we will reflect the God whom we perceive. Our words and actions will be a direct result of who we believe God to be. Who we really believe God to be, deep down in our very core.
Among the many of His attributes, the God I hope to reflect is…
- Self-existent; Eternal; Self-sufficient
- the One who heals
- Holy
- my Banner; my Champion who fights for me
- the Most High God
- the Almighty
- my Provider
- the First and the Last
- the Ancient of Days
- the King of kings
- the Word
- the Light of the world
- Immanuel
- the Lamb of God
- the Way, Truth & Life
- the Resurrection
- the Good Shepherd
- my Advocate
- my Comforter
Lord, don’t let me be satisfied with surface belief. Don’t let me make idols that are cold and speechless and lifeless. Let the truths of who You are go down deep and take root within me. Give me keen perception, and let me reflect who You truly are to others around me, to all who see me or hear me, to all who read the words that I write. Amen.
~robin
