JEREMIAH 24:7 (TCEB)
I’ll give them a heart that’s open to me. And with all their heart, they’ll devote themselves to me. I’ll be their God, and they will be my people.
LUKE 24:32 (CEB)
They said to each other, “Weren’t our hearts on fire when he spoke to us along the road and when he explained the scriptures for us?”
THE ESSENCE
When it comes to relating to God, the heart is the heart of the matter.
DAILY FODDER
God isn't just looking for people who obey him, but for people who have a heart for obeying him. These are the people who are truly connected to him and that connection is what matters.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for giving me a heart for you. I recognize that I can't muster up this kind of heart-felt devotion on my own. And there are days when my faith is half-hearted. But I'm asking and trusting that you'll fan the flame for you. I want to be wholeheartedly and deeply devoted to you. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
