A Sincere Heart….

When you stand in front of a mirror, or lay your head on your pillow at night, the only thing that really matters is the condition of your heart. Is it sincere, or is it self-centered. If you find yourself concerned with what others think, wanting to please them by being someone you are not, you might need to re-evaluate the situation. We were never meant to compare, make ourselves look better than what we are, or even to focus solely on ourselves. A sincere heart wants what God wants. And that’s what is best for me and others. If you can honestly say you agree with God, and are willing to do His will, then you have a sincere heart. You probably sleep well at night, and what you see in the mirror is okay. God’s blessings are so much more than wealth and provision. The true value of God’s grace is the peace and security that comes along with sincerely serving Him. And what that looks like in real life is a sincere heart. A sincere heart loves what God loves, hates what God hates, and does what God wants us to do. Truth matters, but a sincere heart focused on God’s truth by living it out matters more. It’s what you do with it that counts.

12 Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart. 2 Corinthians 5:12

15 He died for everyone so that those who receive His new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. 2 Corinthians 5:15