Don't Follow Your Heart, Guide It

I probably enjoy social media a little bit more than I should, but to me it’s can be sad, hilarious, frustrating and many times disappointing. But I can’t help but see a reoccurring theme in so many of these “inspirational-motivational” posts. They all seemed centered around “trust your heart”, “be yourself”, “trust only yourself”, blah, blah, blah....you’ve seen them, from the amateur motivational content folk. But you see, one of the biggest lies of our culture is that following your heart is the wisest thing you can do for yourself. The Bible says the heart is deceitful. It cannot be trusted. Rather than follow your heart, the wisest thing you can do is guide your heart. That’s how you were created. Your heart was not designed to be followed. It was designed to be led—by God’s Word, the Holy Spirit, and your brothers and sisters in Christ.You may be tempted to believe that your values and calling are flexible, but God’s call never compromises His Word. I believe 1 Corinthians 10:31 sums up purpose nicely: “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” This verse explains both the constraints and freedoms of purpose. It reduces its point to activities as simple as eating and drinking but extends its territory out to “whatever you do,” making it clear that all of our actions are to glorify God. This scripture offers us unlimited expressions in our choice for career, job, passion, or profession. Sure, those choices must not include the practicing of sin, but we have freedom to express our righteous desires as long as God receives the glory...even if it’s on Instagram. Be Nice. Grace Wins.