stupid
lies
February 20, 2024
Passage
"The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"
Jeremiah 17:9
Perspective
"Follow your heart".
I used to picture an unfolded map in the shape of a heart, revealing signs of danger, dashed lines, and a big red X, marking the hidden treasure.
It's an exciting concept, really!
The idea that our hearts can be trusted and followed as an unfailing guide to a life-changing achievement.
The belief that the purpose of life is to embark in a treacherous, yet adventurous journey.
The dream that once we (enter achievement), we'll finally feel (enter desirable feeling).
Then I came across Jeremiah's warning:
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?"
Deceitful above all? Desperately wicked? Wildly unpredictable?
Why would anyone follow their heart?!
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Practice
Tuning a heart isn't as easy as turning pegs on a guitar, but it doesn't have to be so complicated.
Here's a simple, practical framework I follow throughout my day to keep my heart tuned.
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THANK HIM
Start each morning with a grateful heart.
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UNITE WITH HIM
Read scripture, pray, & worship before work.
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NOTICE HIM
Talk & listen to Him during an afternoon walk.
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EXALT HIM
Reflect on the day & His goodness before bed.
Also, click below to watch "Tune Your Heart to Truth" by Pastor Steven Furtick.
Prayer
God,
Thank you for giving me a heart capable of love, compassion, and devotion.
I know that my heart is not always attuned to your truth.
In the midst of life's distractions, my heart often wanders astray.
I am tempted to follow the map of my heart.
I don't want to keep searching for treasure in fleeting pleasures.
Help me tune my heart daily to Your Spirit.
Teach me to align my desires with Your will.
Show me how to live and love like Christ.
Thank you for your grace.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
I prayed this
Believe God's honest truth
Your
Heart is an Instrument.
Keep it Tuned.
