It All Flows from the Heart By Paul Chappell share on Facebook share on Twitter forward to a friend Friday, Oct 4, 2013 "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Proverbs 4:23 High in northwest Minnesota, the Itasca State Park holds the origin of one the largest and most powerful natural features of our world—the Mississippi River. More than 2,500 miles long, the great river carries millions of gallons of water down the middle of the country. The Mississippi is vital to commerce, farming, transportation, and navigation for our nation, but it begins with a very small stream. The headwaters of the Mississippi River are the place where it all begins. The Bible tells us that our heart is the source for the decisions and choices of life. We set the course for our future by the direction of our heart—everything else flows from that. Great wickedness comes when we allow our heart free reign to exercise evil. This was the reason God sent the Flood to destroy the world. “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5). This principle works both directions. When our heart is aligned with the things of God, blessings follow. Additionally, when our heart is right with God and the hearts of those with whom we fellowship are also right with God, our hearts will be knit to one another. During the good part of Saul’s reign, Israel’s first king was strengthened by a select group of his followers. First Samuel 10:26 records, “And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.” If your heart is right, your actions and choices will reflect a desire for the things of God rather than the things of the world—and you will be blessed. Today’s Proverbs Precept: Knowing the vital impact your heart will have on your future, guard it with great care.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 02:53:31 +0000
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