On Thursdays we have a very small service here at my church. Today's readings talked in two instances of turning hearts, and creating clean hearts. Having successfully passed Biology I do know that the heart, doesn't have a whole lot to do with emotions or anything thought related, except to get the blood up to the brain so that it can do its job.
But I am also not afraid of metaphorical language. I have probably said more than once "my heart wasn't into it." Pretty much meaning I was there, I tried to do what needed to be done, but I could have thought of a million other things I'd rather have been doing. I've never been accused of being "hard hearted" or having a "heart of stone." To have no compassion for others or to have no feelings about anything. The Rolling Stones of course sang about breaking a heart of stone.
I do know of times in my life, when my heart has not been into something. When I have just gone through the motions, wondering when the event or task would be over. I also know that there have been times when I've gone into something, whole hearted, and how much more enjoyable those times were.
The best is when I have to do something that I actually want to do.
So what do we do when our "heart" tells us something. When it in many ways it is an emotional response rather than an intellectual decision, what are the processes we go through?
I suppose I start by being thankful for a heart that beats, bleeds and keeps me moving.
Blessings,
Ed
Thursday, August 23, 2012
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