Our Hearts Matter

One morning while washing breakfast dishes, I noticed something strange. I was about to plop my plate into the water when I had to take a second look. WOW! The crumbs from my toast had left a unique design in my plate. The image was so creative that I had to take a picture. It was an image of a heart! I thought to myself, how clever of God to give his approval of my Heart Healthy breakfast (smile)!

It has been said that God has a sense of humor. However, when it comes to the condition of our hearts, God is serious. Our hearts matter to God. Since February is recognized as Heart month, I thought it would be a great opportunity to focus on what God's word says concerning our hearts.

Psalm 20:4

4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

Proverbs 4:23

23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Jeremiah 29:13

13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Proverbs 27:19

19 As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.

Psalm 51:10

10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalm 37:4

4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

1 Samuel 16:7

7 People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

Matthew 22:37

37 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

Matthew 5:8

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Matthew 6:21

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Proverbs 12:25

25 Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

Psalm 119:11

11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 9:1

1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

Some of My Favorite Heart Healthy Foods

My breakfast includes: Sautéed kale with onions, toast with avocado, boiled egg whites, cherry tomatoes, cantaloupe, green tea, fruit smoothie & water

Fruit tray includes: Cantaloupe, grapes, limes, pineapple & oranges

Toasted almonds are made with the following ingredients: Egg whites, brown sugar, vanilla, sea salt and cinnamon

Greek yogurt topped with blackberries, mango, toasted almond & mint leaves