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Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."

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Ever used a filter so good it made you unrecognizable? We’ve all seen them—skin so smooth it looks like plastic, eyes so bright they could guide a ship at sea. Social media is full of perfectly curated images where flaws disappear with a swipe. But while we can filter our photos, we can’t filter our hearts. Jesus isn’t impressed by outward perfection—he looks at what’s beneath the surface. He says the ones who are truly blessed aren’t those with polished appearances but those who are pure in heart.

To be pure in heart isn’t about being flawless—it’s about having a heart that’s undivided, fully set on God. It’s not about religious performance but genuine devotion. As theologian Alexander Maclaren put it, “The pure heart is the heart that has no hypocrisy, no guile, no hidden motives.” In other words, no filters—just real, honest pursuit of God. And the promise? They will see God. Not just someday in heaven, but right now—seeing his hand at work, sensing his presence, and knowing him deeply.

But let’s be real—our hearts are easily distracted. We say we want God, but we also want success, approval, comfort, and control. Spiritual clutter piles up, fogging our vision and dividing our devotion. The good news? Jesus doesn’t just demand a pure heart—he gives us one. When we surrender, he refines us, clears out distractions, and makes us whole.

So, what’s clouding your heart today? What’s competing for your devotion? Jesus invites you to let go of what doesn’t belong. Because when your heart is fully his, you won’t just know about God—you’ll see him. And that changes everything.

Apply

Limit the noise. Identify one thing that clutters your heart (social media, entertainment, unhealthy comparisons) and take a break from it, even just for a day, to refocus on God.

Pray

Heavenly Father, I don’t want to live with a distracted or divided heart. Clear away the spiritual clutter that keeps me from seeing you clearly. Help me to desire you above success, approval, or comfort. Teach me to be real with you, to seek you first, and to trust that you are enough. In Jesus’ name. Amen.