Jeremiah 29:13
My devotional today reminded me of the importance of being of one heart and one mind. What does it mean to be of one heart and mind? It means that our hearts and minds must be fully integrated - our words and actions matching the attitude of a heart fully surrendered to God.
When we pray, God isn't just hearing our words, He's also looking at our hearts. My devotional pointed out that "God does not just answer prayer - He answers you." Our prayers may be filled with lofty and righteous words, but our hearts could be a world away from God! We can miss out on God's blessings simply because our hearts are not in sync with His. And our missing out on God's blessings is NOT because God is stingy - it is because of our own heart condition! The fault does not lie with God, it lies with us! Our attitude of heart can short circuit our ability to recieve His wonderful blessings!
So, when we present our requests to God, we must be of one mind and heart - a heart in tune with His. The words that flow from our mouths in prayer must be fully supported by what our heart is saying. Only when our hearts and mind are of one accord and in sync with His can we climb the steep mountains of life with sure footed faith. It only takes a misstep of inches to tumble down life's mountain.
Ask God to help you seek Him with all that you are - that your words and actions are a reflection of a heart wholly surrendered to Christ.
Grace and Peace, Friends!
In His Love, Cathy
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