“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.”
Matthew 12:35 (NKJV)

JULY 7 -  Why do we find the little girl continuously perusing the doll section of the toy store? Why is the schoolteacher the first to arrive and the last to leave? How is it that Jesus was always found in the temple debating the Scriptures?

We go where our heart goes. Solomon encourages us to guard our heart above all else, for out of it spring the issues of life. There is no greater aspect of our lives than the purity of our heart. God can work within us only to the degree that we keep our hearts pure. Jesus stated, “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things.”

Nestled in the seclusion of the hills of Galilee, Nazareth was the place where the angel announced the Messiah’s birth to Mary. Now, with pure hearts, Joseph and Mary returned to their former residence that was to be home to Jesus until His thirtieth birthday.

What is stored in your heart? And what path has your heart already traveled? We must continually check the condition of our heart, because our life moves in the same direction. We must realize that our actions always follow the path where our heart has already been. We can protect our heart and fill it to overflowing with ingredients that lead us down the path God desires for us.

Daily Confession

Above all else, I guard my heart knowing that the wellsprings of life flow out from it. I bring forth good things out of the good treasure that lies within my heart. I am pure and God moves mightily in my life.

Family Scripture Reading

Romans 1

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“Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law.”
Proverbs 29:18 (NKJV)

APRIL 2 - Habits determine our ultimate success or eventual failure in life. Our daily routines are critical to our success. There was a set routine put into place by growers to obtain olives for oil production. Just before the olives were ripe, they were either firmly shaken from the tree or nimbly beaten down from its branches with a light pole, tumbling to the ground like hollow rocks. This habit of harvesting is still a familiar Mediterranean sight in September and October when the olives are ready to be crushed for their oil.

If we create and maintain the right habits, we are propelled toward our dream every step of the way. On the other hand, if we put the wrong things into our lives, we actually are carried into the wilderness of life, headed toward failure and frustration.

Our daily habits are the avenue by which we accomplish our vision. If you don’t have a clear vision of what you want your life to become, how will you know which habits to create? It is impossible. Vision keeps us moving forward, driving us to obtain the reward of accomplishment. Without a clear vision, we become a wandering generality, aimlessly looking for a purpose in life. Let’s allow the vision of our lives to prompt us to establish routine responsibilities that are scriptural in nature, in addition to daily habits that are
Kingdom-building in purpose.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I have a vision for my life and I do not perish. I establish habits that cause me to be a success in everything I set my hand to.

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 16

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