Where Is Your Heart For God?
Where is your heart for God and His ways? In a good place?
Or are you frustrated because you’ve been giving in to the same old sinful behavior? Or are you having trouble with those constant negative spiraling-out-of-control emotions?
One day, I was kicking myself for giving in to ugly behavior that I promised God I would never do again. I felt hopeless, convinced I was the worst person ever. A fake Christian.
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw one of my scripture memory cards sticking out from under a stack of papers. I picked it up and read it. Then I read it again. And again.
I don’t remember what verse I’d written on that card, but I remember suddenly feeling as if my entire being was enveloped in an overwhelming sense of love and awe.
“Lord, I love Your Word,” I said in a hushed voice. “I. Love. Your. Word.”
I wasn’t only expressing my appreciation for the verse I was studying, but for God’s entire Word, His whole being, everything He is and everything He has ever meant to me.
What’s more, it filled me with gratitude for the love I knew Almighty God had for me. Tears streamed down my face. I felt as if my heart would burst with love for my heavenly Father.
What a difference I experienced in my thoughts and emotions from just a few minutes before!
When we make Scripture meditation a regular habit, we’re not only able to take control of our thoughts and emotions, but we can become more like the person we pray to be.
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 ESV
Are you struggling in your Christian journey? Perhaps you’ve noticed a growing distance between you and God as your choice to skip church or your quiet time becomes easier to do. Or maybe you aren’t as quick to repent of your sin as you once were.
Storing up God’s Word in your heart will allow His presence to show up right in the middle of your situation and help you draw closer to Him.
If you’re not currently meditating on Bible verses, would you consider picking a verse before you go to bed tonight, then read it (and think about it) throughout your day tomorrow?
Meditating on Bible verses can change you. It can transform your relationship with your heavenly Father, your love for His Word and …
… bring you to the place your heart longs to be, devotedly in His presence.
What do you think?
I’d love to hear your thoughts about this post. (Others might also benefit from your comment.)
- Is your heart for God and His ways in a good place?
- How could meditating on Bible verses help you in your Christian journey?
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“ If you’re not currently meditating on Bible verses, would you consider picking a verse before you go to bed tonight, then read it (and think about it) throughout your day tomorrow?”
I accept your challenge! Great post. This spoke to me.
Praise God!! Thank you for letting me know, Barbara. Perhaps we can share what verses we’re meditating on each day as a way to stay motivated.
Thank you Sheryl, This is me .I have been a dedicated Christian,a praise and worshiper but lately my heart is fading away.2 months I haven’t stepped in church.Seems that my prayers are not answered, I need prayers.
I will be praying for you, my friend. With all you’re going through, you need fellowship and teaching. I know you have a strong love for God and His Word – I’ve seen it in your FB posts. Will you be able to attend church this weekend, Linda?
Thank you Sheryl for your prayers.I will attend this weekend because I don’t want to be far from God.
I’m so glad. Let me know how you do this weekend, Linda.
In March of 2020 I began listening to the Bible teaching ministry of David Jeremiah. (I highly recommend listening to him or someone else who has a love and passion for God’s written Word.) In 2021 I read my Bible through (without the comments) for the very first time. Over the years, I’ve gone through multiple Bible studies and read through the New Testament several times, but did not have a desire to read the Old Testament on my own.
By reading God’s Word and listening to teachers who teach from it, I started developing a deep craving for it. In January of this year, I started a new Bible reading plan. I’m reading the ESV translation for the first time. Along with the comments from this Bible, I am reading the comments from three other translations, absorbing all I can get.
It is mind boggling to think of what I’ve been missing out on! I am two days shy of my 64th birthday and can’t believe I waited this long to read God’s love letter to us with a heart to understand and a deep desire to live out what it teaches. I praise God for carrying me through all these years. And I thank Him for stirring my heart anew with an authentic love for His Word. My desire to know Him on a deeper level has grown exponentially. And I anticipate it to keep growing until I meet Him face to face. Being a lifelong learner of biblical truth has never been so exciting!!
I absolutely love your comment, Linda H. Praise God for all He continues to do in you – and in each of us – as we spend time in His Word.
WELCOME to Today Can Be Different, Linda. I hope you stop by often.
And thank you for sharing this devotion on your Facebook page.