FORGED IN FAITH: Focused and Filled

God looks at our hearts rather than our outward appearance, which can be unsettling since we often avoid confronting our inner reality. To develop hearts turned toward God, we must focus on three essential elements: the fact of God's mercy, which chooses us regardless of our worthiness; the act of God's love, demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice; and the power of the Holy Spirit, which transforms us from the inside out. When we acknowledge our brokenness, remember Christ's sacrifice, and seek the Spirit's filling, our hearts become truly aligned with God's purposes.