“A Sick Heart”
Wednesday, January 29, 2025Key Verse
“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12
Text — Proverbs 13:9-12
Message
Gladys’ father promised to give her a new dress if she did well in her promotion examination. Gladys worked hard and came out with the overall best result. She was very happy expecting to receive the new dress immediately. However, the father had problems with his business and could not immediately fulfill his promise to his
daughter. Gladys became sad and moody. She became uninterested even in her daily house chores and taking care of herself. Sometimes she would cry herself to sleep. One day after she had almost forgotten about the promise, her father brought a beautiful new dress packed in a gift box. Gladys became very happy and her heart rejoiced. When good things you’re expecting are delayed, you become tired and weak in your heart. If you don’t guard your heart in those times, you could end up with a wounded heart and become weak and discouraged.
What is the significance of the heart in this process? The heart is the centre of our being, it is where you believe. It is where you trust God. The heart is where obedience begins. No matter what you are going through, guard your heart with God’s promises and do not allow any discouragement. There is light at the end of the tunnel for you.
Further Reading
Philippians 4:6
Prayer for today
Lord, I hope in You, heal my sick heart.