The Lord God does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7).
I gave a talk last night before a large group. Out of the blue came the question, “You have lived such an interesting life, what would you say was the most important thing you have taken away from all your adventures.”
I’m afraid my answer wasn’t as good and precise as the words given to Samuel by God. But if I had a second opportunity to answer the question today at the top of the list would be to trust one’s heart, to listen to one’s heart, to seek out the heart of others, and to act on your heart.
Now some people might say such an answer is foolish. The hearts of the young make huge mistakes and that is true. Thinking with the heart is many times not practical, but note I didn’t say think with your heart. I said trust, listen, seek out, and act. A distinction yes, but an important one.
During quiet meditation your heart speaks, it would be prudent to listen to what it has to say.
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