What stood out today:
13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
My response: Coram Deo. Before the face of God. Truly you do see everything. What is that like for you? You who are Holy, is there anything good? We are so radically ruined by sin that even what we see as good is fouled in your sight. Still I am glad you are keeping watch, that I am under your watchful eye. Jesus, once before when I read this I noticed all the times you say, “correction.” This time I noticed you talk about “heart” seven times: hearts of fools, hearts of men, happy heart, discerning heart, cheerful heart, heart of the righteous, joy to the heart. Hmmm…these move from hearts of fools to hearts of righteousness and happy, discerning, cheerful, and joy are mixed in. Yes, LORD God, wisdom, discernment, righteousness, fear of the Lord, all bring a joy that is completely Holy, so not of this world, so You. Yes, Spirit, rewire some more neurons, redirect my thinking, and grant me repentance. Thank you, Abba. Thank you, Jesus. Thank you, Holy Spirit! Joy is a byproduct of righteousness. Keep on the trajectory of Matthew 6:33 – But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.
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