When I began a study of "hearts" in the Bible last August I wasn't sure what I'd find. I soon learned that the Bible speaks of many kinds of hearts: our hearts, God's heart, good hearts, troubled hearts, hearts of evildoers... And while we know our heart is what pumps our blood and keeps us alive, we also understand that the word is used to denote character and motives, hopes and desires. The "heart" of the matter means what is central or essential.
Our non-physical hearts, that core of our mental, emotional and spiritual selves, also pumps life through us. How would we survive the day if we "lose heart?" Imagine how dreary the life uncentered, without hope or purpose. (Not too hard to imagine because I have been there - and still lapse into a heartless state on occasion.)
This morning's study brought me to Psalm 33:21, "In Him our HEARTS rejoice, for we trust in His holy name." This may sound odd to many people, but for those of us who do trust in God we find our hearts rejoicing more and more. My life has more and more purpose, joy and hope. My life has more heart!
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where do you teach and what is the study?
Dove-
For a living, I teach graphic arts at the deaf school. At church, I am on leadership for the Deaf Fellowship shepherding group and teach regularly on Sunday mornings (along with others). Topics are selected by the leadership group - and you never learn more than when you teach!
Study... First, for my personal study, I read through the Bible. I have my own system so I read a variety of sections each week. Currently, I'm making special notes any time the word "heart" comes up. In addition, I have study for church and shepherding group.
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