The Heart of the Matter-Proofing/Preparation

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Heart proofing/preparation

Packing for a new born baby sitting gig with my husband I reminded him..."Pack a soft shirt the baby will like.  No zippers, no buttons, but also no cashmere that has to be dry cleaned, because there will be spit up.

Even though it's still February, Im already thinking there will be 2 crawlers on the dock this summer. I need to check on floor mats, baby gates, umbrellas for shade and acceptable baby sunscreen to baby proof the dock.

Before a successful car journey the words snacks, umbrellas, wipes, tissues, tank of gas and spare tire cross the list of preparation.

Diaper Bag Proofing-bottle, pacifier, diapers, wipes, change of cloths, toy, snacks...

Out the door over 60 year old proofing-phone, purse, glasses, house key, car key, water...

Hmm. Do we spend as much time proofing what enters our hearts and minds as we do our earthly preparation?

February Heart Quotes

"It's the heart of the matter."  Paige Brown

"It is impossible to live pure lives until we have pure hearts.  Many people today are tyring to put the cart before the horse.  They are teaching purity of motives, desires and actions to old, deceitful hearts!  No wonder we have ended up such moral failures, in spite of our vaunted knowledge and psychological approaches."  Billy Graham

"The Word of God hidden in the heart is a stubborn voice to suppress."  Billy Graham

So, put the Word in your heart everyday! 

Don't ever forget my words. Keep them deep within your heart. These words are the secret to life for those who find them.  They bring health to the whole body.  Be very careful about what you think.  Your thoughts run your life.  Proverbs 4:21-23 ICB

The Song

"Your Words Are Wonderful"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1BEQ6MMuLQ


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