Check it out.... Prov. 4:23
"Above all else - guard your heart,(command) for it is the wellspring of life.
(faith)
Deut. 31:6 "Be strong and courageous, Do NOT be afraid or terrifed b/c of them, (command) for the Lord your God goes w you"...(faith statement)
And one more example would be one of my favorite scriptures ....
John 16:33....“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! (command) I have
overcome the world.” (faith statement) Wow - Jesus KNEW we would have trouble but He
"tells" us to "TAKE HEART" b/c HE has overcome the world. It is like Jesus knew
or something that we may not "Get It" the first time or so...He knew that
telling us once may not have been "enough" sooo He often commands us, repeats
himself, and thennnn cements it w a statement of faith.
I wonder... if He knew... a lot of us would have hard hearts that would need to be gently softened...Bet He did...
I wonder... if he knew... our hearts would get cluttered w this world ...so THAT... is why he told us (like in Proverbs 4) to "GUARD" OUR HEARTS... After all - He said that IN OUR
hearts are the "WELLSPRINGS OF OUR LIVES".....He knew that it is easy to let
down your guard my friends... especially when it comes to your hearts -Isn't it
though? It can happen sooo quickly too ... something so wrong can get into
your heart and then ya got yourself a heart issue...
So what do you do when you have a heart issue? I tell you what I do... I get back into THE WORD and give myself a heart check.
Yep - I have been in the word all morning and it has refreshed me so much. Didn't realize how THIRSTY I was.... My daily devotions are good spiritual maintenenance and
all...However... it is still wayyyy different than having my bible in my lap -
MY BIBLE is THE BIGGEST DRINK OF ALL... THE LIVING WATER... These faith filled
words will cure any heart issue out there.... These words satisfy my soul and
bring me peace, joy, and hope.
In factttt... I just came across just this morning -Psalm 119: 25-32 where I had written "SCRIPTURE IS SAVING MY LIFE" .... (GREAT ONE TO LOOK UP IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH ANY HEART ISSUES) ..... What affirmation AND a great reminder for me TODAY that this stuff really works and saves lives.... The Truth works.... :)
When I CLING to his words and pay attention to His commands ....I stay grounded and get "through" .... FAITH. ... It is a matter of the heart.
Heart check for today - Complete.
Promise not to miss tommorrow's appt. father... your words heal my heart. Thank YOU.