The Bible (KJV) uses the word heart 762 times. In the plural form it is used 114 times. The term is used in different contexts and throughout both Testaments. The Hebrews did not have a separate word for mind so often "heart" is used to indicate intellect or thought. While "heart" has been referred to the physical organ in the Old Testament it is more often used to indicate personality, will, emotion, and intellect. I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 17:10 As the Jeremiah 17:10 teaches, God looks to the heart. The heart reveals our true nature. While man may look on the outward and praise for actions or reject persons, God looks to the inward and sees the motivation behind all our feeble or deceitful ways. And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Deuteronomy 6:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and … [Read more...]
Priorities for a New Year
As a homeschooling mom with four kids my plate is full. My plate does not have a chance to get sparkling squeaky clean before more is piled on in a delicate balance. All my good intentions and resolutions for a new year become a barely touched side dish. The past year could not boast of a woman who lived a life wholly surrendered to the Lord. What will the next year boast? Priorities. As I became distracted with tasks my heart wandered and I lost focus on priorities. Yet, under the weight of a heavy list of chores to finish and errands to run God’s Word whispers to my heart. Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh down with her hands. Proverbs 14:1 If I am called to be a wise woman then my focus should be on building my home. If I engage in activity contrary to this I am operating foolishly. A foolish woman stands with the walls of her home crumbled at her feet while wondering how it all occurred. She was too busy performing tasks to see the cracks … [Read more...]
Fallen Leaves: Part 2
Click Here for part one. As a mom who is striving to raise children who live lives wholly surrendered to Christ, I find myself denying permission to watch, go to, play with, or listen to something. I hate always saying "no". It is that pressure many of us face and in many cases the weight is so heavy we crack and allow permission against our better judgment. When we allow permission against our better judgment and "hope for the best" we are doing our children a disservice. At worst we are planting the seed of rebellion. A child may not like boundaries yet they will respect parents who set them and stand by them. When we illogically give a child what he wants the child is happy for the moment but in time he sees only his parents inability to hold true to conviction. This will cause damage that will have a lasting negative effect. The child will learn that flesh comes before conviction. Another failure in expressing boundaries of those we set for ourselves. Our children … [Read more...]
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