What we most deeply believe determines the lives we live. Yet many of us—probably most of us—never really examine our deepest heart beliefs. There is a difference between cerebral beliefs—beliefs we hold in our heads—vs. deeply held beliefs of the heart.
Beliefs of the Heart is committed to uncovering our core heart beliefs, and then discovering and planting anew in our hearts the deepest truths about God. To succeed, we must each “above all else, guard our heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23).
We say in our head that God loves us, but we believe in our heart that we must perform in order to make him like us. So how do we live? We live lives of quiet desperation, hoping God won’t be too angry, and hoping others don’t see the real us.
When we know deep in our hearts that God loves us and pursues us—that he has come through time and space for us—then and only then are we free.
Let’s go to God for his reality, not held back by unexamined beliefs or family upbringing or wrong beliefs. Let’s go to God for his gift of true faith, knowledge of the one who saves us.
In Him,
Sam
Sam,
Thanks for making this effort. I agree that this is the compelling question for us today…and you are on target with your words. Tim Keller is having a big impact in my heart and life these days as well. His trilogy is powerful. I spoke with a pastor the other day who suggested that he has never heard the parable of the prodigal son interpreted and explained the way Keller does it. And yet Keller is right, it is more about the older brother. Keep up the good work.
Hi Jeff, you are on my heart. Thanks for the encouragement. We are excited and humbled by the weekend this fall.
Let’s pray for humility–we are worse than we dare admit–and confidence–we are more loved than we dare imagine.
Sam,
It is always my first reaction to turn to others to pour out my heart. Thank you for your teaching and reminder that we need to pour out our hearts to God who not only loves us but has the best answers!!! with prayers and love, Nancy
Sam, Thanks so much for all you have given me this past weekend in Pa. And thank you for your heart for men to re-discover theirs. Lyle
Sam,Thanks for making this effort. I agree that this is the compelling question for us today…and you are on target with your words. Tim Keller is having a big impact in my heart and life these days as well. His trilogy is powerful. I spoke with a pastor the other day who suggested that he has never heard the parable of the prodigal son interpreted and explained the way Keller does it. And yet Keller is right, it is more about the older brother. Keep up the good work.
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Hi Sam. I like this. Saw the link on David’s page. Good article on knowing menu vs eating. I agree with you. Perhaps you remember my fondness for eating.
Keep up the good work!
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