It is the most used muscle of the body. The heart beats an average of 72 beats per minute, 2.5 billion beats in an average life span.
The heart of the matter. From Latin “Cor” the core of the issue. The heart is referred to as being the center of whatever issue is being talked about.
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. We know it as the organ of love and emotion; I love you with all my heart. God wants us to love Him with all our heart, to write His commands upon our hearts.
I knew 31 years ago Lesa had a good heart. When she was 13, I could see her “Cor” and knew it was good. With her 50th birthday approaching, I see the center of decisions she makes come to life through her heart. Her heart is still good, no better. Is she perfect? No, as with all of us she makes mistakes. But she has not allowed the hardness of life to dim the glow of her heart. At my age of 55, in many areas my heart is soft and pliable. But in many areas I have allowed life to harden my heart. She lovingly encourages me to think on matters as we discuss everyday life, and I vent frustrations sometimes. I trusted her heart 30 years ago; I have found her heart is even more trustworthy now.
Our kids are ornery, as all teenagers are; but like their mom, they have good hearts. They have had a great teacher and example to follow. I see her take life moments and turn them into teachable-heart opportunities. And not only to her children, but her husband.
We pray at night when all of the kids are in bed and the house is locked down. I hear Lesa pray, asking God to renew her heart. I know God must smile when He hears her request. Hers’ is the heart God searches for; a humble heart that wants to do better and is repentive when mistakes are made.
I am grateful and thankful to KNOW where Lesa’s treasure is. It’s easy to see. Her treasure is in God. Her number one desire and goal is to be “God’s Girl”. Everything else flows from this treasure; her love for me, her children. How she treats others, even when I would bristle and be ready to return act for act. God’s girl is willing to try and be Jesus.
I know what a heart of gold looks like. My hero has one. I know what it is to be married to God’s girl, to be second in her life……I am thankful for coming in second.
I love you more than all of the 1,589,940,000 beats of my heart.
Ian
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