A heart out of rhythm can be a bit scary. We are moving
along, and suddenly, we know something isn’t quite right. I am thankful for
medical wisdom to help guide us in the right medical steps to bring our hearts
back into rhythm and maintain the rhythm needed to pump life and breath into
our physical bodies.
Recently, this physical wake- up call prompted me to take
careful notice of the spiritual condition of the heart. We become focused on
the day to day to do’s, overstretched in commitments, and sometimes preoccupied with distractions. We notice something doesn’t feel quite right. Our rhythm is off, it seems. But we press on. Until suddenly, we can’t go on. We
struggle to catch our breath. We are unable to deny the fact that something is
not right. We are not ok, and we know it is time for some changes. In our pause, we
recap the days, weeks and months leading up to this moment. Were there warning
signs? Absolutely. Did we listen? Maybe not as soon as we should have.
How do we avoid potentially fatal spiritual heart failure? First, we
must put on our spiritual heart monitor. What is this monitor? God knew far in
advance, we would need a guide to monitor the conditions of our
heart. He gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit. When we listen and invite His
guidance, He carefully sends warning signals when things are not quite right
within. God speaks to us through His Word. He warns us when thoughts and
feelings are out of rhythm with God’s best for us. The conviction we wish away
is actually the blessing of our monitor in action. It sends the needed warning
signals, and when heeded, it saves our lives.
Friend, let me share with you the importance of listening to
your heart. No interruption or warning is too small to ignore. We are not
designed to try to carry everything alone. We are not designed to push
ourselves beyond healthy limits. God created our bodies and our souls on
purpose for a beautiful purpose. ♥
