CAREFUL WITH CAPACITY

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

 “It is when our hearts are stirred that we become most aware of what they contain.” ― Andy Stanley 

Above all else, watch over your heart; diligently guard it because from a sincere and pure heart come the good and noble things of life. Proverbs 4:23 (V)

What is on or in your heart this morning?

Where is your heart focused this morning?

You know the LORD takes this whole “heart condition” thing seriously. Multiple times He either speaks or infers the phrase “all our heart”; often to direct us as to how to “approach our relationship” with Him.

Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ Matthew 22:37 (NCV) 

That is the one that is quick to leap to mind, isn’t it?

And what does that say about how we are to approach today?

Pretty clear.

Love GOD with all we have today.  Make sure that when our hearts are “stirred” they reveal or emit lots and lots of JESUS. For Jesus wants our hearts FULL of HIM because He knows how the enemy will do his best to pollute them, to weigh them down with emotions that most certainly don’t represent Him.  He knows our hearts if not guarded and AT CAPACITY, if not prioritized toward Him and the Father, they could be captured and in turn begin to emit things; sinful things when stirred.

…For from within, out of one’s hearts, come evil thoughts of lust, theft, murder, adultery, wanting what belongs to others, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, pride, and all other folly. - Mark 7:21 (LB)

That is why it is crucial to give our heart’s CAPACITY to GOD!

FIRST THING!

…give me your heart and let your eyes observe and delight in my ways…

Proverbs 23:26 (AMP)

For when our hearts are in tune with that of the Father, when our hearts are fully and wholly convinced and convicted to loving GOD, then we can EXPERIENCE and EMIT those qualities that REPRESENT HIM BEST!!!

…what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.

Galatians 5:22-23 (MSG)

So, give your heart the once over this morning. 

If it were stirred, what would it reveal about you?  

If more pollution starts to emanate rather than praise, then maybe a little prayer?

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (NIV)

And then FILL IT to CAPACITY with HIM!

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." This sentence alone would save mankind if all books and prophets were lost. This purity of heart will bring the vision of God.” - Vivekananda

Have a blessed WEEKEND…

I love you all.

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