Posts Tagged ‘heart’
Hard Heart
I’ve been accused of being hard-headed and stubborn. I try not to get my feelings hurt too much by that because there are convictions and things that I believe that are non- negotiable. I will dig in hard on those things. With other things and ideas, I like to be creative and flexible. On my…
Read MoreProtection
I am very protective of my family. I can’t help but want what is best for them and keep them from harm. I have learned over the years though that the struggle of growing up is necessary and while I can provide some level of protection, they need the Lord. His protection is 24/7. His…
Read MoreMy Whole Heart
This idea of my heart feeling things and knowing things is a bit weird. I realize that my actual heart is in my chest and pumping life blood throughout my whole body allowing me to live and breathe. We humans have referred to our “heart” since creation (likely) as the center of our emotional being.…
Read MoreGuilty
I have no intentions of listing out my sins for the world to know, but the Lord knows all of them. He knows my thoughts. He knows my heart. He knows all the activities of my life. With what I know about me and what He knows about me – that’s why I’m so thankful…
Read MoreSinner
Sin is described as a violation of moral law or code. Sin is also defined as disobedience to God. I am defining sin as “missing the mark”. I have a goal to live a righteous life and I miss that mark often. I stand before the Lord often wearing and bearing my shame. I am…
Read MorePunishment
I used to hate it when my parents would send me to my room because I was about to receive punishment that I deserved for something I had just done. The time between being sent to my room and waiting for the spanking (aka whoopin’) was pretty miserable. I needed some firm boundaries as a…
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