Okay, so last week, I was really touching on the heart—its power, its function, and how deeply it affects our lives. I know it, man. I know that the heart is incredibly powerful. It’s more than just a muscle pumping blood; it’s central to how we live and love. When I mentioned last time that I had areas in my heart that had closed off, I realized those were the very things holding me back. I wasn’t functioning in love, I wasn’t allowing the love of God to flow through me, all because of past hurts I hadn’t fully dealt with.
Here’s the thing: I believe with everything in me that success and progress are directly connected to the condition of our hearts. Back in 2021, I had my first revelation about this—about how much the heart truly matters—and I started the hard work of cleaning it up. I was making real progress. But then in 2022, I felt like everything I’d gained came undone, and here I am again, doing the inner work all over.
And let me tell you, just this week alone, I’ve seen a difference. It’s like, Wait…am I tripping? But no, I’m not. Now that I can see where my heart was closed off, I feel it starting to open up again. And it’s wild, because for the first time, my heart feels softer. And I’m thinking, What is this? Have I ever been soft? I don’t think so. Usually, I’m pretty stern, maybe even rough. But I’m noticing that I’ve been more open, more cheerful, and yes—kinder to others.
Now, you’d think kindness would come naturally for me as a Christian. I mean, we’re supposed to be kind, right? But let me tell you, nothing in the Word is automatic. Kindness isn’t automatic, especially when parts of your heart are shut down. When I started letting God’s love in, I felt that kindness coming naturally. And with that kindness came blessings, came favor. People are seeing something different in me without me even saying it out loud. It’s just…God’s love is present, you know?
So now I’m like, Okay, God, I see You. I see how God wants to show up in my life, to love through me, to reach people through me. God is a big God, right? But He chooses to dwell in our hearts. The Bible even says, The heart is deep; who can know it? God, in all His vastness, wants to fill every part of our hearts.
As I unlock those closed-off sections of my heart, God is taking up more room in me. He’s moving me to love others, to reach out, to open doors. It’s been a blessing. I want to keep this openness going. I even downloaded TikTok again, trying to make a video—it’s still a work in progress, but I know that sharing matters.
But here’s something important I want you to know, reading this: God loves you. You matter. You’re important. And God will never leave you or forsake you. I’m thankful for that promise because, man, people leave. Just today, I texted my ex, and it was all business, no hard feelings. There’s peace there now—another testimony of God’s work in my heart.
The more I work on my heart, the more I realize: Progress is directly connected to the heart. If you’re reading this, say a prayer for me. I feel like there’s a book in me on this topic, but there’s so much more to learn. The Bible talks about the heart more than it talks about the mind, which makes me think that maybe the heart is even more important.
Honestly, I think a lot of mental health research misses the mark because it doesn’t consider the heart. How can you deal with the heart if you aren’t born again? People think they’re fine, that being a good person is enough. But that’s not what the Word says. You must be born again to really make progress in your heart, to let it function the way God intended.
The Bible says God holds the hearts of kings and can turn them any way He wishes. The heart is the production center of our lives. So, as I dig deeper into this, I invite you to stay with me on this journey. Let’s experience the abundant life Jesus died and rose again to give us. Alright, that’s it.
Questions for you:
How has God’s promise to never leave or forsake you helped you through difficult times when others have hurt or left you?
In what ways have you recognized God’s presence and love through the softening of your heart?
How have your personal experiences of growth and setbacks impacted your heart function and overall success?
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