It never ceases to amaze me when a scripture will hit me like it's brand new yet something I've heard a thousand times in my life. There is always something new and beautiful to be learned. We had a bible study recently and Bro. Randy used the verse Psalms 51:10 ~ Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
So, you know what I'm thinking, right? What is a clean heart? Do I have a clean heart?
To me, having a clean heart is important. Why? Well, think about it - isn't your heart the most important muscle in your body? If it isn't working properly, nothing else is going to work the way it should. If my heart isn't clean and pure, nothing else in my life is going to be pleasing to God. I don't know about you, but pleasing HIM and making it to heaven one day is my first priority.
A clean heart. . . keeping my thoughts and intents pure, loving others as I should, working without grumbling or complaining, loving YHWH above all else.
I can't help but to also think of a recent study of love and the fruits of the spirit. When we have a clean and pure heart, good fruits will be produced!
If I have a clean heart, then I will have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Okay, let's be honest ~ do any of us have ALL of these things ALL of the time? I know I don't! So, it looks like I have some work to do!
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