An Extreme Heart Makeover

"With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be."
James 3:9-10

A few days ago I received my monthly "shot" of spiritual caffeine. Cadre Ministries sends out these e-mails as a "monthly shot of encouragement and equipping for student leaders". They are usually just a short devotion, with an attachment that you can do a daily 'going-deeper' type of thing. I usually just read the devotion and pass the rest by because I'm so tight for time. But since I was home for break and had nothing better to do, I thought I'd walk through this. And MAN am I glad I did!! I just want to share a little bit of what I'm learning!!

"But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, 

and these defile you."

Matthew 15:18

Wow. What we say to others reflects the state of our heart. So if we are being angry, defensive, and prideful, what does that say about our heart?
We praise God with the same tongue that we curse His Creation. How can this be? Yet, we do it all the time and I don't think we realize it.

I've been challenged these past few days to take a look at what is coming out of my mouth, and how that reflects the state of my heart. I've taken some time to reflect on what it is that my heart needs to be. And I've asked the Lord to do a work in me so that I may better glorify Him.

If you want to go on this journey with me, here's the link! Check it out, you won't regret spending a little extra time with the Lord, and getting an Extreme Heart Makeover!
From the Heart - Cadre Ministries

Jenna's Journal.

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

Proverbs 4:23