Matthew 5, Proverbs 5 Journal
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus makes some powerful statements. Blessed are those who are pure in heart. The word pure means undivided. When I live my life for God all the time, my life will be blessed. I’ve realized it consumes a lot of energy to live two lives: one for God and the other for me. The example used in Proverbs 5 illustrates this. The man who lacks self discipline and falls prey to the adulterous woman. Because he has an impure divided heart (half of his heart towards his wife and the other half towards someone else’s) he looses his wealth, honor, energy, and life.
There is a secret to having a pure heart. It is found in verse 19 “. . . may you be intoxicated with her love.” Have you ever seen a couple that has just fallen in love? They are giggly and full of joy. Have you experienced the love of God in a way that leads your heart to be pure towards him? The bible says the blessing of a pure heart is that we will get to see him.
What causes a couple to lose that intoxicated love? Unmet expectations, grudges, bitterness, distractions?
My prayer today is to be able to have patience with my expectations, forgive to let go of the grudges and bitterness and focus on the God I love because I love being captivated by his beauty.
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