"So my God put it into my heart" - Nehemiah 7:5
A credit card company asks, "What's in your wallet?"
God asks, "What's in your heart?"
I once heard author/speaker Joyce Meyer aptly illustrate what Jesus Christ often sees when he takes up residence in the hearts of humanity in a broken, fallen, sinful world. She said that bitterness, anger, despair, rage, malice, greed, gossip, and coveting often leave little room in our hearts for the King of kings to find a throne on which to be seated in our hearts.
But make no mistake. God is faithful and works diligently to cast out the above-listed ills and replace them with the following: Concern for others, Wisdom, Honor, Action, Eagerness to Gather with Other Believers, and the Promise of God to be Faithful!
Bitterness, anger, despair, rage, malice, greed, gossip, and coveting are poured into our hearts by the evil one, our sinful flesh, and the world.
Concern for others, Wisdom, Honor, Action, Eagerness to Gather with Other Believers, and the Promise of God to be Faithful are poured into our hearts by the Author and Giver of Life through His Son and by His Spirit.
Dear God, you know what chokes our hearts and leads to a weary existence. And you know what strengthens our hearts and leads to abundant life even now. Pour into our hearts the treasures that you alone can give so that we may praise your name together, now and forever. Amen.
"So my God put it into my heart" - Nehemiah 7:5
Praise God!
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