Where the Heart Is

There may be a range of reasons why this is occurring. He could have lost interest, be discouraged by his prior performances, or being forced to do something he does not want to do. Whatever the reason is, his heart is simply not in it anymore. The results are usually mediocre at best whether it be a sport, a job, or a hobby.

God wants our full attention and devotion to Him. “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Galatians 2:20). Paul is instructing the Galatians and us, that as Christians, we no longer live for ourselves, but live to bring glory and honor to Jesus. We do this because of our love for Jesus who loved us and gave Himself for our sins on that cross.

When our heart is focused on our Lord, things change. We seek opportunities to help others, to speak encouraging words, and to share the reason for our hope. Life is satisfying because we have a purpose and are part of the most important work in the world. We rest our heads at night knowing we are making a difference because we are doing God’s work.

Jesus put it this way, “When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it” (Mark 8:34,35).

Friends, let us give God our whole heart and focus on doing the things that please Him. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21).

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis