Nature of our Hearts

How do we treat our hearts? Its a question that not many of us would want to think about, because in many ways it'll whole load of reflection and time. But have you ever wondered how your heart feels about the way you're living your life? Or have you reached a state where you always become resistant towards the feelings that come from our hearts due to the ways & influences of the world. The culture & people from this world always teaches us to always use your head more than the heart. But yet again, I'll say that I'm an extremely firm believer of the heart. For me, talking from experience, I believe that it is at your precious heart where the Most high, our Lord Jesus dwells in.

Just think about it, remember the time when you had your first crush, your heart went right out for that person. And if those feeling went any deeper, you'd find yourself falling in love with that person. And i strongly will confirm that it was your heart and not your mind that was falling in love. And even in Spirituality, remember that 1st time when you were at a worship session and was so immense touched by the love of God. It was surely your dearest heart which made the presence of God so strongly & deepely felt. And I'd say that it is true that the Word of God should penetrate your hearts not your minds right.

So the question is, What is the nature of your heart? What kind of state is your heart in? Or have we just given up on all hope that our hearts gives us the true answer in all our doubts with regards to the ministry we serve in, career decision, our vocation and even a girl/guy we have fallen for. The mind comes in to make awareness of the facts involved in that situation.

And Jesus would be such an excellant example for us when we recall the amount of Love he had for his people. Try remembering the number of times when it was said in the gospels when Jesus' heart went out to his people when he saw how much they were in need of a Shepherd. For me, an analysis of what my heart is feeling is a constant practice for me. The way I feel in my heart is so so important for me. It is always the case where my heart moves me to behave the way I do towards everyone. And what has always been refreshing, has been God's afirmation of the way my heart moves for him through his love. Another affirmtion for me, is how God always reminds me to constantly ground my heart in his Love.

God's love is always the foundation of my heart. And then all other kinds of love will follow and fit in its perfect place in my heart. May you allow yourself time to look at the nature your heart today? I'm sure by you reading this post,it may be God's invitation or reminder to look at the state of your heart! Don't let your heart become a heart of stone!

Ezekiel 36:26

I shall give you a new heart; and put a new spirit in you; I shall remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.