Grow A Wise Heart

 How many of us got into trouble because of our lack of wisdom and understanding of where life would lead us as we pursued a rebellious course?  We may have been hurting from unmet needs or events that happened in our past and instead of seeking help and healing we chose a defiant path of doing what was right in our own eyes. In recovery we are now attempting to turn our lives around from the chaos that resulted from such choices.

 Grow a wise heart—you’ll do yourself a favor; keep a clear head—you’ll find a good life. (Proverbs 19:8 MSG)

 We started on a new path when we decided to give our lives over to the care of God. Our stubborn hard heart was removed, and we were given a soft tender heart of flesh. The Holy Spirit was given to us to guide us in the way of truth and to help us make wise choices through understanding the consequences of our words and actions.  Giving thought to our actions and being obedient to God’s commands is a new way of behaving for us, but we are assured it will bring encouraging results.

I’ll give you a new heart. I’ll put a new spirit in you. I’ll cut out your stone heart and replace it with a red-blooded, firm-muscled heart. Then you’ll obey my statutes and be careful to obey my commands. You’ll be my people! I’ll be your God! Keep the rules and keep your life; careless living kills. (Ezekiel 11:19-20; Proverbs 19:16 MSG) 

 
Take good counsel and accept correction—that’s the way to live wisely and well. We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails.  (Proverbs 19:20-21 MSG)

Prayer: Gracious God, I want the clean heart and new spirit within that You promise. Teach me Your Word so that I may obey Your commands and allow Your purposes to prevail. Amen

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