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A New Year is before us. What your heart is focused on is eternally important. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:21). Are you passionate to have a heart like Jesus, and to focus on what He was focused on? A heart like Jesus is a pure heart. “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). Purity of heart requires patience, decency, and discretion. A heart like Jesus is meek and humble. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29). Christians must take heart or take courage (John 16:33). Life has difficulties and where you heart is will determine your reaction. A strong spiritual heart will get you through life and prepare you to be with God eternally. Is your heart right with God and loving toward man?
Charles Box
Walnut Street church of Christ
Greenville, AL