What’s inside?
What’s Inside?
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Psalm 37:4 KJV
Throughout God’s Word, we see a lot of attention paid to the human heart. In fact, in Scripture, the heart was thought to be the center of physical and spiritual life.
In our current culture, the heart is often a metaphor for our emotions. But in the Bible, the heart represents the soul and mind—it’s a way of displaying wisdom and character. The heart in the Bible is a lot like how we think about the brain today, or a combination of the head and the heart.
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”
Luke 6:45 KJV
When Jesus speaks of the heart being a source of good or bad, He means that the things that we think about have a way of showing up in our lives. Our thoughts influence our outward actions.
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Philippians 4:8 KJV
If our inward thoughts are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable, then we will produce outward good for God’s glory. These traits are cultivated through prayer and personal time spent with God.
Our thoughts and desires are not always the same as God’s thoughts, but as we deepen our relationship with Him, our desires begin to look more like His. When we delight in God, God loves to give us what we desire, because what we want will reflect who God is.
So take a moment today and praise God for who He is. As you worship Him, let God reshape your heart and renew your mind so your desires better reflect His will.
REFLECTION
Today, pause to notice the world around you: the sunrise, the birds, the breath in your lungs, God's steady and faithful presence.
SHARE YOUR FAITH
When you delight in God and the world He's made-with a heart of gratitude and worship
-others will be drawn to the peace and joy in you.
PRAYER
God, I'm in awe of who You are. The more I delight in You, the more I am satisfied by You. Nothing compares to You. You are the source of love, and I am filled with joy when I delight in You. Thank You for delighting in me. Thank You for approving of me.
Today, show me how to delight in You completely, and live a life that honors You. In Jesus' name, Amen.