Wednesday, May 6, 2015

The Heart Of The Matter BY: KB © 5.6.15

I was so busy this morning that I really didn't put the time in reading my usual devotionals; I skimmed over them and got the basic gist. My commute was the usual craziness; I saw a person wearing dark clothing coming into head on traffic on a blind curve. Further up the hill on the way to work I see a truck backing up, on a one way and then crossing 4 lanes to come to a complete stop; someone is darting back and forth delivering papers from the truck. All the while I’m driving I’m thinking I have a million things to do today. I should be busy for the better part of the day….but I just had to stop to write this because it was dropped into my spirit….you ready for this? Here goes…

You ever meet people who are so busy in their self-aggrandizement's that they fail to see that they’re alienating people? Those very same people have serious conflicts in the majority of their interpersonal relationships; they will also argue with you until the cows come home because they have to be right! I often find myself wondering “What exactly is it that they hear because most people aren't saying they’re wrong they are merely expressing an opinion.” My thoughts then go to a place of pity…how sad it must be to live in such a prison….so fragile that they HAVE to prove themselves and the constant barrage tells you that whatever imaginary/real standard of measure is NEVER good enough. I live content in knowing that I put forth an effort and asking the Lord to honor my work. Whenever I find myself slipping into the trap of thinking I have to prove myself I go back to the scripture  Colossians 3:23     Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

Getting back to the people who are constantly proving and in reproof, I tend to think of the situation as a heart problem Proverbs 23:7     ….For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he….

Who does this person believe they are? What do they think of themselves and why do they believe it? The answers to these questions will often explain the person’s words and actions.
Another scripture that came to mind was Proverbs 4:23     Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life.

I used to get really irritated by this passage because I mistakenly believed that there was no need to guard the heart if I was truly a loving person.  I thought it was a bit hypocritical to enter into a situation guarded. I now get the richness of this verse…it means that not everyone is going to respect YOUR vulnerability and heart wounds go deep and effect the way you deliver the word and love….so you must guard the core of YOUR life and love. All of which explains the type of person I initially questioned….


How ya’ livin'?!!!!!

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