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Your Question:
Can I really trust my own heart?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've come to realize that trusting our own hearts can be a perilous path. We often think of our hearts as pure and innocent, but Scripture warns us that our hearts are deceitful above all things (Jeremiah 17:9). The apostle Paul prayed for God to search him and know his heart, and to lead him in the way everlasting (Psalm 139:23-24). This suggests that we should be hesitant to trust our own hearts, and instead, seek to trust in the Lord's penetration of our hearts through His Word. The problem with trusting our hearts is that it can lead to fear and depression when things don't go as planned. When we trust in people or our own abilities, we open ourselves up to disappointment and heartache. As a parent, I've learned to differentiate between trusting my children's hearts (which are gold) and trusting their judgment in certain circumstances. This helps me to navigate the complexities of parenting and relationships with wisdom. Ultimately, I believe that trusting Jesus Christ is the key to trusting our hearts. When we commit to following Him, He begins to work in us to will and to do His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). This means that we can trust Him to search our hearts and lead us in the way everlasting. As I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've found that my heart is transformed, and I'm able to trust Him more and more.
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