It’s Our Hearts That Matter

Scripture Proverbs 17:3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts.

Observation: I’ve done several outreaches for others and on the outside, I would appear to be a Godly man, but why do I do the things I do? If it’s not for the Lord it will all be burned up and God knows my heart. I start out at first doing things for my Lord, but when the praise comes so does my pride and I’m lost in myself. The only thing that will stand from the fire is what I do for my Lord and allow Him to work in my heart.

Application: Teri and I will be doing the food for a Christmas party for children whose parent is in prison. I have the opportunity to play Santa along with making the meal and it will be an opportunity to serve my Lord. I need to be focused on why I’m doing it and whenever there is an opportunity, I need to glorify God in front of others.

Prayer: Lord, I know you know my heart and how wicked it can become. Please Lord soften my heart and open my mind to how you want me to serve you. May all I do glorify you. I love you Lord and need your help.