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David is probably my favorite character in the bible. Why? Probably because he reminds me of "me". No, I'm not comparing David's greatness to me at all, but he reminds me of me in the sense that he messed up allot! David sinned against God on more than one occasion. He was an adulterer and a murderer. But guess what else David was: "A man after God's own heart". (1 Samuel 13:14 - Acts 13:22)

That is a title I know every one of us would love to have from God. "A man (or woman) after God's own heart". So, what did David do to deserve this title from God? Was he a faithful tither? Never took a drink? Was he always nice to other people? Did he follow the list of things your pastor has told "you" to do?

The answer is "No", he did not. He was however an adulterer and a murderer, not to mention responsible for tens of thousands of deaths in war. So, would you want this man to be your leader or even the pastor of your church? Maybe it will help your decision if you consider that he danced down the streets "almost naked" before the ark of God, wearing a linen ephod. (ephod was a shoulder piece that the high priests wore)

David's wife, Michal was furious because he was "exposing himself" in front of the young ladies. (1 Samuel 6:20) Could you imagine your pastor, dancing up and down the isles of your church with all his might, wearing nothing but a short football jersey? (I truly apologize for placing that image in your mind) Would you then consider him a man after God's own heart?

Point is, It is not what you do, but your relationship with God that makes you a man after his own heart. (he knows you're not perfect) David would constantly fall, but whenever he fell, he fell to his knee's. David, right or wrong had the convictions of a bull. When Goliath was taunting Israel, he charged in like a bull and showed more faith in God, than anyone in history to this day.

However, when he saw Bathsheba, he charged in with equal determination. After having his way with her, he then designed an evil plot to do away with her husband. David often found himself in terrible situations either because he did wrong or someone wronged him.

What David did every time, was to throw himself before God and beg for his help and forgiveness, with all his heart. And guess what? God helped him every time. I'll say it again: "It is not what you do, but you're relationship with God that makes you a man or woman after his own heart".

When is the last time you charged in "full steam" with David's conviction and said: "God said I don't have to be sick, or my marriage doesn't have to end in divorce, or I "can" have a miracle" and then stand up to the giant? (Matthew 21:22 - Mark 11:24) Get serious, God is!

Point is, God does not judge nearly as harshly as your pastor and congregation may. Don't place such a priority on pleasing people, please God instead. Sure, you will screw up, but do the best you can and do it sincerely and honestly. If you blow it, do what David did, call to God for help. He will!

Anyone care to dance?