Mill City Assembly of God

What Is Your Heart Condition

I'm looking forward to Valentine's Day next week. It has become one of my favorite days. Call me a hopeless romantic if you want, but I love all the pretty hearts, red and pink decorations, candles, chocolates and expressions of romance from my life partner. I have been blessed to be married to my "Valentine" for 35 years.

I also know how important it is to have a heart that seeks after God, a heart that loves Him passionately and remains pure in His service. In reality, every day should be a spiritual Valentine's Day, a day to consider not only our emotions but also our spiritual identity. Everything in our life hinges on our heart condition. If our heart is "sick," we can't be in top condition for ourselves or for those around us. The simple truth of God's love is this: Our hearts before Christ cleanses our lives are ugly and dirty, but through the shed blood of Christ our hearts are made pure and clean.

What is your heart condition? Perhaps you struggle to be kind to others. Maybe you've been hurt, so you build up walls around your heart to keep others out. Has sin made your heart hard to the truth of the Word? All of us need to develop a pliable heart, one that is willing to learn and is in tune to the Master's touch. We need a kind, compassionate heart, willing to give of ourselves and sacrifice for others. Certainly, we need a loving heart, filled with the love God has shown us and commands us to show others. Whatever your "heart condition" may be, it is important for you to know your Heavenly Father is concerned about your inner being. There are many Scriptures that talk about the heart. I would encourage you to look in a concordance and do a word study on the word "heart" to see what God has to say.

Let God speak to your heart today! Give God a Valentine this month and throughout the year — your heart. Happy Hearts Day!!