HEART THEFT

Proverbs 4:23 cautions, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Nothing or no one, can steal my heart without my permission. We are warned to “guard” our heart, because there are many things that will attempt to control it. The safest way to address this is to treasure what God treasures, starting with an eternal view of life rather than a temporary one. Since money is so central to our lives on earth, our attitude and stewardship of it is critical. The way we get it, spend it, save it or give it reveals to whom our heart actually belongs. My attitude toward how I dole out my time, talents and treasures is the best indicator of the intentions of my heart. Proverbs 23:26 counsels, “My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my way.”Yes LORD, that is my ambition. Lay bare every wrong desire within me, deliver me and strengthen my resolve to be more like You.