"Guard my heart above all else..."
That's what I always remind myself. How I wish I can hold the reins to my heart, but no, I can never outsmart it. Its malady is beyond my power to overcome. It puts confidence in meaningless things and desires for things that can ultimately destroy it.
To say that we can make an intelligent choice even without God is foolishness. Our pretentious world is a smokescreen, an illusion of sorts.
We are heartbroken, but too prideful to admit. We are helpless, but resistant to accept the feeling of vulnerability.
We put on a mask of happiness trying to find out that which can sustain it, only to lose it time and again.
We are too coward to admit, that in this independent, modern, savvy, technologically-driven age, DIY-era, we need Someone bigger than ourselves to satiate our hearts' desires.
When we hear the GOSPEL message it seems too outlandish, too foreign, and too-good-to-be true fairy tale.
As I fall on my knees in despair realizing everything is worthless, meaningless and without purpose. I yearn for the truth. All this time I have heard the GOSPEL and the saving grace of JESUS, but it really hasn't seeped deep into my heart.
I cried out of desperation and let it all out. Then, I sincerely begged Him if He is real, would He save me? Would He let me know how much He love me?
An overwhelming presence seemingly embraced me, it made me felt how much I am loved.
Suddenly, that glimmer of light warmed my heart. There's an unspeakable joy which burst in my heart, a love that can never be described. God's love radiated and cleansed my heart from all the worries, bitterness, pain and affliction.
The Lord Jesus is truly gracious. He is merciful. Only he can fill that gaping hole in my life. Only He can put a stop to this frustration, this pity party.
I am thankful for being my anchor, for never letting me go. His goodness, grace, mercy and love are enough for me to stay strong.
May the Lord renew my heart, so that it will only set its affection on things above and not on things of this world.
That's what I always remind myself. How I wish I can hold the reins to my heart, but no, I can never outsmart it. Its malady is beyond my power to overcome. It puts confidence in meaningless things and desires for things that can ultimately destroy it.
To say that we can make an intelligent choice even without God is foolishness. Our pretentious world is a smokescreen, an illusion of sorts.
We are heartbroken, but too prideful to admit. We are helpless, but resistant to accept the feeling of vulnerability.
We put on a mask of happiness trying to find out that which can sustain it, only to lose it time and again.
We are too coward to admit, that in this independent, modern, savvy, technologically-driven age, DIY-era, we need Someone bigger than ourselves to satiate our hearts' desires.
When we hear the GOSPEL message it seems too outlandish, too foreign, and too-good-to-be true fairy tale.
As I fall on my knees in despair realizing everything is worthless, meaningless and without purpose. I yearn for the truth. All this time I have heard the GOSPEL and the saving grace of JESUS, but it really hasn't seeped deep into my heart.
I cried out of desperation and let it all out. Then, I sincerely begged Him if He is real, would He save me? Would He let me know how much He love me?
An overwhelming presence seemingly embraced me, it made me felt how much I am loved.
Suddenly, that glimmer of light warmed my heart. There's an unspeakable joy which burst in my heart, a love that can never be described. God's love radiated and cleansed my heart from all the worries, bitterness, pain and affliction.
The Lord Jesus is truly gracious. He is merciful. Only he can fill that gaping hole in my life. Only He can put a stop to this frustration, this pity party.
I am thankful for being my anchor, for never letting me go. His goodness, grace, mercy and love are enough for me to stay strong.
May the Lord renew my heart, so that it will only set its affection on things above and not on things of this world.