The Heart's Journey Sunday 7th June, 2009

You can listen to "The Heart's Journey" message here or download by right-clicking and choosing download.

The Story of David
Read 1 Samuel 8:1-9:2 and 1 Samuel 15:22-16:23 (this gives you the main points in the story, but you can read the chapters in between if you have time)

The Heart’s Journey
In the rush of everyday life, how much attention or consideration do you give to your heart? Read and think about Proverbs 4:23. How might you guard your heart? How might it be the wellspring of life? Read John 4:1-26 and think about verse 14.

What state is your heart in? What aspects of your life are you doing with “all your heart”? Are these things worthwhile? Or if there isn’t anything, why not?

What condition is your heart currently in? What hurts do you carry on your heart? Are they raw, toughened with scar tissue or have they been healed? Think about the area the hurt was in and the place you go for comfort. Read Galatians 5:16-26 and think about how you compare to the two lists Paul gives. This may help you judge the state of your heart in these areas.

Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. What might we learn from Paul’s advice to help us keep our heart healthy?

Further Reading About The Heart
Waking the Dead by John Eldredge – available to borrow from the library at The Hub.

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