HEART of the matter

One thing that affects most men and women are matters of the heart. If you are a man or woman that have morals, your heart will influence your decisions and actions. Men and women differ in how their hearts guide them. Whether it is in relationships, family, or career. A person's perspective can usually be determined by where their heart is at.
If a man truly has a sincere heart for his family, he will provide, respect, and protect them. He will be faithful to his wife if married, and if he is single will be committed to GOD and his purpose until he finds the blessing of a wife.
If a woman truly has a sincere heart for her family, she will care, nuture, and pray for them. She will be faithful to her husband if married, and if she is single will be committed to GOD and her purpose until she receives the blessing of a husband.
When your heart is full of understanding and compassion, there is no judgement against someone who is different than you or thinks differently than you. You will have the capacity to discern compatibility, character, and integrity of the other individual.
Sometimes we allow our hearts to be hardened when we've experienced hurt, disappointment, or a feeling of being deceived by others we cared about or loved. I have experienced this personally over the course of my life on several occasions. I learned to be resilient and get back focused, so my heart wouldn't stay hardened. It is a process so it doesn't happen overnight but beneficial in the long run.
The bible says in Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else guard your heart, for it is the well spring of life."

Poetic Thought:

Waves tossed back and forth in the ocean,
Life is more than a routine, abundance of emotions,
Sometimes you're in the valley, sometimes the mountain peak,
Put GOD first and you will get what you seek,
Building a good thing is important to finish, just as much as it is to start,
A mirror reflects your face, but your identity reflects in your heart! ~ JD

There is an ole school  R&B song by the 80's group Atlantic Starr called "If your heart isn't in it".
I like this song a lot. It speaks volumes in so many ways. If your heart is not in something, be it a relationship, work, or whatever your ministry is, then it will show. Do it from the heart or simply don't do it all! Until next time, class dismiss!!!