This morning I have found myself reflecting on the past few weeks and my study of the word “heart”. I have realized that when it comes to the heart, it is to be filled with the Word of God. When God’s Word is fully consuming the heart, that is when we are able to listen to Him, obey Him, and trust Him. When we are focused on the Word of God, our lives will be easier to manage and our outcomes will be great and in line with what God has in store for us.
“11I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.”
— Psalm 119:11 (ESV)
Sin is a part of our lives, yet the psalmist here recognizes that with the Word of God in our heart, we have a chance to avoid sin. No, we will not fully avoid sin, but, as noted in the verse above, we “might” avoid it and what I believe to be referenced is conscious sin. We will still sin, yes, but we would be able to avoid intentional sin.
“9How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not wander from your commandments!”
— Psalm 119:9-10 (ESV)
When we are in keeping with God’s Word, we are able to stay more pure than we would otherwise. We will be focused on doing the work of the LORD and less likely to be distracted by the other work in this world.
“16I will delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.
17Deal bountifully with your servant,
that I may live and keep your word.”
— Psalm 119:16-17 (ESV)
What are those things that we stick to, it is those things that are held deep in our heart. Whether it is the diet and lifestyle to maintain a healthy existence, or a routine for learning and growing, or staying in line with God’s plan for our lives, we keep those things that have been imprinted in our heart and we love them dearly. I know that loving the LORD will produce grand results in my life and therefore it is in my interest to keep His Word on my heart. Living according to God’s Word and keeping it will drive me to a positive relationship with Him and as a result, a life filled with constant movement to Him and avoidance of sin.
What do you keep on your heart? Are you solely focused on this life? What if you were to focus on the LORD and keep His Word on your heart to drive you in this world?
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