Bible Verse of The Day – 3-9-26

Proverbs 4:23 (LSB) 23 Guard your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.

Why does the Word of God so frequently refer to the condition of the human heart?

Our “heart” is the core of who we are. In it we store what is dearest to us.

Is it a physical organ or member of our body?

No. It is metaphoric, symbolic, and intangible.

But it is critically important, and the path of our lives will follow what is in our heart, whether for good or for evil.

How do we know what is in our heart?

We need only to watch our actions and listen to our words. These two things will quickly tell us what resides there.

The sum of those things will show us if our heart inclines toward God-driven values or toward the values of the world.

We cannot hide what is in our heart. It will show itself whether we want it to or not.

And sometimes we will despise what we see there; the words, the thoughts, and the actions.

And we wonder how such things could dwell in us; a child of God.

Sometimes those things may make us fearful.

But fear not. God is merciful, and He is compassionate.

Yes, He is holy. And, no, sin cannot stand in His presence. But know this. He is the God who gives many chances and opportunities for us to repent and straighten our path.

So, how do we fix our heart? What can we do to correct what we find hiding there?

We humble ourselves before Him and submit ourselves to His correction (chastisement & discipline). And we surrender wholly to Him in everything about our lives, one step at a time.

And if we are sincere in doing so, we will experience His loving mercy and compassion as He directs us on the path He has for us. And we will watch in wonder as he purifies our heart, purging it of the iniquities that so often hide there 🙏🏻

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

401-439-3780

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