AUGUST 27 – Eyes That See, Hearts That Care3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 22:11–12; 1 John 3//3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon//________________________________________“He who loves purity of heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend. The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” — Proverbs 22:11–12 (ESV)“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our hearts before him.” — 1 John 3:18–19 (ESV)________________________________________Have you ever wished people could see what’s really in your heart, not just the face you show to the world? Proverbs 22 reminds us that God sees everything—our thoughts, actions, and intentions—and He notices when we live with integrity and speak with kindness. 1 John 3 calls us to go beyond just saying we care; our love should be active, visible in how we treat others.In your everyday life—at school, on social media, with friends or siblings—God is paying attention. And He wants your faith to shine through real actions, not just words. Being genuine isn’t always easy; it takes courage to stand for what is right, to show kindness when others are unkind, and to help someone even when it’s inconvenient. But this is exactly how God’s love can flow through you, impacting those around you in ways that words alone never could.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. God Sees All: How does knowing that God watches over both the good and the bad (Proverbs 22:12) affect the choices you make each day?2. Love in Action: What’s one way you can show real love through your actions this week, not just in words (1 John 3:18)—maybe to a friend, sibling, or someone new at school?3. Integrity Matters: Are there areas in your life where your words and actions don’t match? How can you align your heart and your deeds to reflect God’s truth?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEGod sees your heart and calls you to live a life of genuine love, showing care through both words and actions.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for seeing my heart and knowing my thoughts even before I speak. Help me to show real love through my actions, to live with integrity, and to care for others in ways that reflect Your truth. Give me courage to be genuine in every situation, so that my life honors You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.