1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30, Psalm 84:3-5, 10-11, Mark 7:1-13
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HAVE A HEART
"Their heart is far from Me." —Mark 7:6
Have you ever been in love with someone who couldn't care less about you?
You try to be nice to them, and if they do notice you, it's only for the
purpose of getting something from you. Jesus unconditionally loves all of
humanity, and this is how He is too often treated in return. So many turn
to Jesus to meet a need, but their hearts are far from Him (Mk 7:6).
The Lord truly desires to provide our needs (see Phil 4:19; Mt 6:30;
7:9-11). Yet, He desires to provide for us in the context of a mutually
loving relationship, rather than being treated as little more than an ATM
machine.
The psalmist in today's responsorial psalm combats this selfish attitude.
He would rather live in poverty on the doorstep of God's house than live
in comfort without Him (Ps 84:11). How much joy that kind of love must
give to the Lord!
It's all in the heart. "Wherever your treasure lies, there your heart will
be" (Lk 12:34). Is your heart set upon meeting your needs or on meeting
the Lord of your needs? Ask Jesus to "give you a new heart" (Ez 36:26),
and let your heart dwell in the center of His heart. May your love of
Jesus bring joy to His heart.
Prayer: Jesus, pour out Your love in my heart (Rm 5:5). "Sacred Heart of
Jesus, make my heart like unto Thine."
Promise: "Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or
on earth below; You keep Your covenant of kindness with Your servants." —1
Kgs 8:23
Praise: When failing to love another as Jesus commanded, Rhonda simply
asks the Lord for His heart and is renewed in love.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (We offer
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