Is it important for us to guard the state of our heart? Why did David cry out for a pure heart? ?
The state of your heart dictates whether you harbor a grudge or give grace, seek self-pity or seek Christ, drink human misery or taste God’s mercy.
Grudge is one of those words that defines itself. Its very sound betrays its meaning.
Say it slowly: “Grr-uuuud-ge.”
It starts with a growl. “Grr …” Like a bear with bad breath coming out of hibernation or a mangy mongrel defending his bone in an alley. “Grrr …”
Remove a GR from the word grudge and replace it with SL and you have the junk that grudge bearers trudge through. Sludge. Black, thick, ankle-deep resentment that steals the bounce from the step. No joyful skips through the meadows. No healthy hikes up the mountain. Just day after day of walking into the storm, shoulders bent against the wind, and feet dragging through all the muck life has delivered.
Is this the way you are coping with your hurts? Are you allowing your hurts to turn into hates? If so, ask yourself: Is it working? Has your hatred done you any good? Has your resentment brought you any relief, any peace? Has it granted you any joy?
Let’s say you get even. Let’s say you get him back. Let’s say she gets what she deserves. Let’s say your fantasy of fury runs its ferocious course and you return all your pain with interest. Imagine yourself standing over the corpse of the one you have hated. Will you now be free?
Revenge is bad. But the worst part of all is that, without forgiveness, bitterness is all that is left.
The state of your heart dictates whether you harbor a grudge or give grace, seek self-pity or seek Christ, drink human misery or taste God’s mercy.
No wonder, then, the wise man begs, “Above all else, guard your heart.”
David’s prayer should be ours: “Create in me a pure heart, O God.”
What do you think?
Cayennsen ~ welcome home! ![]()
Cataliz…welcome back:)
Missmama…God bless!
Christian..you are so right…we need to forgive!
Christian..you are so right…we need to forgive!
Jesus Freak…love you! Grr…(((bear)))!
Thanks Cooky54…we do need to be washed clean…
Truth Seeker…we need the Spirit of the Lord to be overcomers! Amen
It is so importantfor us all to keep our hearts clear and pure from all that would devour us, from the manipulations from all the forces of darkeness. I thank everyone who has answered..You all gave such effort and great answers…we must guard our hearts…from all things that will try to entice, lie, to our spirits. David fell, and great was his sin. And his children too were robbed of so much . Our choices do not only hurt us but many others. Jesus Christ,our Lord has given us a great commision…wo we must be as wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove! And stand on guard for all that Jesus wants to build…God bless you all for the answers…you all areso special to the Lord. For those who starred this question…but didn’t answer God bless you too.







