May 12, 2007
The Heart I Should Have
Yesterday I started working through a Women of Faith Bible study called Managing Your Moods. I must admit that in working through the first chapter I bit off more than I could chew, but I had fun and found myself drawing pictures for nearly every one of the questions. I drew so many pictures that I could not process all of it or decide on a picture to post here, so instead I went over what I had done with my 8-year-old daughter, who probably needs this study as much as I do. I asked her to make sure I had answered the questions correctly as I read her the Scripture verses. I was glad to find that the study is written on a level my daughter could understand - I have no question that she would be able to do a study like this along with me. The questions in the study were not as deep as I tend to dig, so today I went back to question 1, which explores 7 verses and what they say about the heart. My focus is on what kind of heart I should have, even though 2 verses also talked about a faithless or proud heart, which I know I should not have.
In Psalm 112:7 David writes about the steadfast heart. I had to go all the way back to verse 1 to find out how to get a steadfast heart -- by fearing God and delighting in His commands. I admit I don't always delight in doing what God tells me to -- I let my old sin nature have its way too often. Part of me wants to delve into the Word keep on seeking and learning and doing what it says...but life happens - keeping up with 5 kids, the house, the finances, and the food - it saps me of energy and seems to rob me of the time I want to devote to studying and applying God's Word. I have to find a way to let my whole life be about God and His Word, not forgetting Him, but steadfastly seeking Him. Then I will not fear any bad news that might come my way because I know God will take care of me and sustain me - His Word promises that!
My heart should tremble at or be in awe of God's Word (Psalm 119:161). I know I would tremble in awe at meeting a famous person. I was trembling a few weeks ago when I stood before my Community Bible Study group to share what God has been teaching me this year. I know I would tremble inwardly, if not outwardly, if I or my child were to receive a huge reward. My heart should tremble each time I remember God's Word - what He says there is so important; the commands in it show me how to live, the gospel tells how much God love me, and the end reveals the great reward I will receive for walking in His way. God love me so much and cares for me so deeply that I need not tremble before my enemies when I face persecution, but only before His Word, which is to be feared, respected, and followed.
I want to have a blameless heart (Psalm 119:80). I know the only way to have that is to follow God's commands, trusting in Him, and living as Jesus would live. I was touched by the Nightline face-off between Christians and atheists. I could tell that the Rational Response Squad considered it a shame that Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort trusted in God though they seemed to care sincerely about them. But if I follow God's way, I know I will never be put to shame, even though the world around me may consider it shameful that I may be so "misled" as to believe in a God who doesn't exist. The shame they try to place on me cannot stick because shame is a result of sin, not of trusting God.
I enjoyed reading Psalm 131, which speaks of having a humble heart before God. To get that, I need to still and quiet my soul by resting in the presence of God, knowing His power will sustain me, and not worrying about things I can't even control. I love the result of a humble heart -- peace! With 5 children, peace comes at a premium, but God promises that peace if I can just rest and trust in Him. On the other hand, if my heart becomes full of pride, I will be punished (Proverbs 16:5). When I act like I can do it all on my own, I end up frustrated and worn out. But God wants me to have His peace.
Many in this world are faithless, walking in the darkness of sin without seeking or trusting God. According to Proverbs 14:14 they will be repaid. God wants me to be faithful and good. He Himself will reward me for faithfully following Him in whatever He leads me to do, or wherever he may lead me to go.
It is hard to have a cheerful heart about everything, but according to Proverbs 17:22 that is the medicine I need to receive healing. God promises complete joy (sounds a lot like a cheerful heart) when I obey God and remain in His love (John 15:10-11) and ask God for what I need (John 16:24). Lord, help me to trust in You to give me true joy that can heal my spirit, my soul, and my body. Amen.
In Luke 8:15 Jesus talks about the noble and good heart. To get this kind of heart, I need to listen to what God tells me in His Word, remember it, and persevere in doing it. This will produce a plentiful harvest of fruit in my life.
Trusting in God, being humble before Him, delighting to do what He tells me to do, and following Him faithfully even when I don't feel like it will certainly help me to be less "me-focused" and more God-focused. When my eyes are on me, I get caught up in my own troubles, mood swings, and the frustration of everyday life. When I am centered on God, seeing myself and my world through His eyes, God will help me not to be controlled by my mood, but by His Spirit.
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