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bluidkiti · 01-22-2014, 12:41 PM

The State of Your Heart
by Max Lucado

Luke 6:45 says, “. . .out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.” That is why the state of the heart is so critical. So what’s the state of your heart?

When your to-do list is too long, do you lose your cool or keep it? Well, that depends on the state of your heart. When you’re offered gossip marinated in slander, do you turn it down or pass it on? That depends on the state of your heart. Do you see the bag lady as a burden on society or as an opportunity for God? That too depends on the state of your heart.

No wonder the wise man in Proverbs begs, “Above all else, guard your heart” (Proverbs 4:23). David’s prayer should be ours: “Create in me a pure heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10).

And Jesus’ statement rings true, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8).

From The Applause of Heaven

MajestyJo · 01-23-2014, 12:34 AM

My family was never very demonstrative, and love was seldom spoken or shown. That was my perspective, and when I think on it, the love was there, yet I grew up not loving myself. If you don't have it, you can't show it.

One of the greatest moments in recovery was my aunt and my sister coming to me and asking for one of my hugs.

God is Love. If you don't let Him into your life, you shut the love out.

01-22-2014, 12:41 PM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,873	The State of Your Heart The State of Your Heart by Max Lucado Luke 6:45 says, “. . .out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.” That is why the state of the heart is so critical. So what’s the state of your heart? When your to-do list is too long, do you lose your cool or keep it? Well, that depends on the state of your heart. When you’re offered gossip marinated in slander, do you turn it down or pass it on? That depends on the state of your heart. Do you see the bag lady as a burden on society or as an opportunity for God? That too depends on the state of your heart. No wonder the wise man in Proverbs begs, “Above all else, guard your heart” (Proverbs 4:23). David’s prayer should be ours: “Create in me a pure heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10). And Jesus’ statement rings true, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). From The Applause of Heaven __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

01-23-2014, 12:34 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	My family was never very demonstrative, and love was seldom spoken or shown. That was my perspective, and when I think on it, the love was there, yet I grew up not loving myself. If you don't have it, you can't show it. One of the greatest moments in recovery was my aunt and my sister coming to me and asking for one of my hugs. God is Love. If you don't let Him into your life, you shut the love out. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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