Simple Truths of Fruitful Living

 “My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:20-27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

https://www.bible.com/116/pro.4.20-27.nlt

The words of God show us the simple truth to fruitful living.  In this life, the way to holiness is through the heart.  When embraced, God’s words provide a healing balm to suffering and pain; restore our life rightly.

God wants us to secure our heart in righteous living, to be true, kind and intentional with our speech, to focus our gaze on the purpose by which we are created, and to keep our pathway unencumbered by worldly trappings.

We are pilgrims in this journey.  There are constant distractions that vie with our competing and divided attentions.   But the heart anchored in God’s words will vanquish all fears, doubts, insecurities, and human concerns.  Lord God help me for I am a sinner.