We often talk about 'inviting Jesus into our hearts" - but did you know that when he is there he begins to write on the walls!!
We can study and listen and learn all about the Scriptures, and the 'how to's' of our life with God for years and years... and it will not change us, unless he writes it on our hearts.
For we will always externalise (especially under pressure) what our hearts are full of - what is written on them. Paul used the phrase "you are a letter written on our hearts." We carry this inner letter where people and the Lord have written on. What is written there will produce our attitudes, our perceptions and our responses to life and to the Lord.
Jesus said a number of times that we must be like little children. This is because little children have hearts wide open to be written upon. All that is written upon their open hearts in the early years shapes their perception and attitudes to life.
What is he writing on your heart today? Does your heart know with absolute certainty you are deeply loved, you are delighted in by your 'Daddy', that nothing can separate you from his love, that whatever happens he wants good for you.
I am finding this truth so liberating. He can erase the lies and distortions with his cleansing blood, and write 'truth in the inward parts'.
Being analytical and a 'let's not panic' kind of person - I used to think all this heart stuff was mushy and sentimental. But it is not! It is true and noble and strong and tender and so, so satisfying and inspiring and mind-blowing...and strengthening and tender and insightful and overflowing and beautiful and like a scrumptious meal or a wonderful soak in a hot pool...and exciting, like you are setting off on a wonderful adventure and can't wait... WE WERE MADE FOR THIS!!
Anything less is BOR-ING or exhausting! Have you discovered that?
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