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Can we Really Capture God’s Heart?
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Can we Really Capture God’s Heart?

May 7, 2019
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Posted by Cindi

Is it really possible to “capture” the heart of God? After all, He loves all of us, right? And Scripture says God shows no partiality.

But as I read through those great stories in the Old Testament, I can’t help but think certain people captured the heart of God through their gratitude, obedience, willingness to sacrifice, or simply their love and devotion to their God in the midst of struggling through circumstances.

Remember Abraham? He was called the “friend” of God. And remember Moses? Scripture says that God communed with him “face to face.” Wow! And what about David — that shepherd boy who became king — whom God called “a man after My heart; who will do all My will” (Acts 13:22, NASB). (Notice that reference is restated in Scripture centuries AFTER David’s notorious sin with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband.) When God sets His heart upon someone it doesn’t change!

Furthermore, Scripture tells us in Second Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” While God shows no partiality, He sure seems partial to some who seem to grab hold of His heart.

And then I received a package in the mail and it all made sense.

A reader of mine, who has become a friend through the years, has two little girls I’ve never met. Yet little Emma and Estelle (pictured above) have wrapped themselves around my heart by sending their hand-written letters just to say “hi” or to thank me for sending them little stickers or something else that cost me so little. Sometimes they write to “Auntie Cindi-rella” to try out some new stationery or pass the time on a rainy Saturday. Their stick-figure drawings and misspelled words just endear them to my heart as all I can see is two young girls who are extending themselves in love. Every time I receive a kind gesture from these girls, my mind races at what more I can do to thrill their little hearts. I literally want to bless their socks off.

Yet, Isn’t our God just like that and so much more? Matthew 7:11 says “if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.”

God has way more resources than I do, that’s for sure. And He longs to bless His children, anyway. But when we practice gratitude, for even the small things, when we go out of our way to let Him know how grateful we are for something like the sunshine, and the modest home we live in, and an old, paid-off car to drive, and enough to pay the bills this month, then how that must touch His heart and make Him want to bless us with more!

Do you want to capture the heart of God? First Thessalonians 5:18 says “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” He loves our gratitude, especially when we don’t feel like saying “thank you.” He loves our obedience, when it is offered joyfully. He loves our simple, childlike desire to please Him. And yes, He loves when we come to Him like a child and ask our Father for what it is we need (and often, what we want, as well).

How can you thank Him, please Him, and wrap yourself around your Heavenly Daddy’s heart today? I’d love to hear it in the comment section below.

(For more on drawing close to this God who loves to bless, see my book, When God Pursues a Woman’s Heart, now only $13.49 each for a limited time in my website store.)

May 7, 2019
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Cindi
Cindi McMenamin is an award-winning author and national speaker who helps women find strength for the soul. She has nearly 35 years experience ministering to women and inspiring them to let God meet their emotional needs, grow stronger through their alone times, and pursue their dreams with boldness.
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  1. Bonnie McCauley
    May 7, 2019 @ 1:31 pm
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    I spend the day in conversation with God. I thank God for little things – creatures big and small – butterfly, lizard, bird, tiny flower, cool shaped cloud… The Blessings in my life are abundant, but I also ask questions and share my doubt.

    • Cindi
      May 7, 2019 @ 9:36 pm
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      Thank you, Bonnie, for describing what a relationship with God looks like. We thank and praise Him and yet we still bring to Him our questions and get honest with Him about our doubts and we know He is always there listening.

  2. Melissa Henderson
    May 7, 2019 @ 2:24 pm
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    One way I thank Him comes first thing in the morning. Before my feet hit the floor, as soon as I open my eyes, I say “Thank You Lord for this glorious day.” 🙂

    • Cindi
      May 7, 2019 @ 9:37 pm
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      I love that, Melissa. Thanks for that. 🙂

  3. Tonia Tewell
    May 7, 2019 @ 3:46 pm
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    Cindy, thank you for this sweet message. Such a great reminder! And I know I want to be ALL HIs!!! I thank him even if my daughter fails her math test. I thank him for life and an opportunity to make a difference in this world. I thank Him that I have Him-as I would be totally lost without His love and presence. I thank Him for another breath!

    • Cindi
      May 7, 2019 @ 9:40 pm
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      Thank you, Tonia, for these thoughts. It’s always great to hear from you and be reminded of the wonderful work you are doing in making a difference for the kingdom. Press on!

  4. Christine
    May 7, 2019 @ 4:10 pm
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    Hi Cindy

    I can bless my Wonder ful Jesus today by doing my best at my job. I could complain that sometimes it is boring and the training is not that great, but instead I choose to be thankful. There is also a lady at work who just became grandma to triplets. I am going to buy diapers and formula for them because I know what an expense that can be especially for 3!!! I normally give in secret, just between me and God, but this time I had to ask so that I get the right kind. I am so thankful for my job. I don’t really make enough but I know when I give out of a joyful heart, my God repays so much more. Thanks for ministering to my heart today!!!

    • Cindi
      May 7, 2019 @ 9:42 pm
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      Hi Christine, there’s nothing wrong with asking someone how we can specifically help them and make sure what we get for them is practical and needed. Thank you for reaching out and wanting to be a blessing in that family’s life. 😀

  5. Heather
    May 7, 2019 @ 5:56 pm
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    Oh I love this… gratitude and obedience are huge gateways to God bestowing His grace and love upon us. It’s so hard to do some days and so easy to get caught in discontentment …yet it is such a game changer! Love the analogy of your package! My daughter was reading in her small devotion just this morning – psalm 22:3 – how our praise enthrone God. Just love that analogy… they fill his throne room is how I envisioned. What parent doesn’t like to be thanked or acknowledged by their children. We’d do anything for them in that moment! It makes total sense even though God is not human …we are made in His image so if we love it and it gets us to respond so favorably it must please Him. Right?

    • Cindi
      May 7, 2019 @ 9:45 pm
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      Right! Thanks for sharing your insights, Heather. 🙂

  6. Anonymous
    May 8, 2019 @ 1:39 am
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    Hi Cindi, it was when I was so down with my son’s disobedience that I discovered “StrengthForTheSoul” through your article on ways to pray for your child who goes astray, and I have been following you ever since. Thank you for you are an encouragement to me. I want to please God in my life and despite my struggles, to be thankful always. I want it to be ALL ABOUT HIM everyday!

    • Cindi
      May 11, 2019 @ 3:55 pm
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      I’m so glad you found my site and now follow my blogs. Yes, to be “all about Him” is a worthy goal and through Christ’s help we can die to self and live His way, not ours. Thanks for your comment which is so encouraging to me today. 🙂

  7. Ramona Klassen
    May 10, 2019 @ 6:21 am
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    Today I praise God for my older sister finding her way to the Lord. Her cancer came back but she is grateful to God for always being there to help her stay strong.
    I look at everything around me with a grateful heart.

    • Cindi
      May 11, 2019 @ 3:53 pm
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      I’m so glad to hear that, Ramona. How our perspective changes when we realize how much we have to be grateful for. Thank you for your comment. You are a blessing and an encouragement. 🙂

  8. Rick F
    September 24, 2022 @ 3:37 pm
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    Hi Cindi.. I ran across this quite a bit after it was published but.. I was searching for wisdom on capturing God’s heart. A few days ago when I was spending time with Him in the first fruits of my day (~3-5am) which is what He wants of me.. He gave me a revelation — a MASSIVE revelation of what He wants of my life and the life of any other believer that truly will follow His desires..

    A day later I was seeking the Lord on how to walk this path He’s asking me to walk (so to speak) and asking for what the first step would be .. I kept asking til He answered with one sentence “Capture My heart”… That was all I was told — hence my search.. Of course it’s all about intimacy which is what He’s walking me through and has been for some time now.

    Sometimes these little sentences trip us up like this one did — the answer was staring at me of course. I just need to press into a deeper intimacy with my creator, my savior, my first love and a thousand other names and descriptions for Him! Blessings to you all!!

  9. Pastor John McClain
    August 3, 2023 @ 12:06 pm
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    I stand amazed at the volume of grace my God offers to me.

    Pastor John McClain

    jmcclain9@yahoo.com

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