passionate.

For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

As I read the above verse this morning, I really began to ponder on what has really been occupying my heart these days. There was a time when I would feel really bad whenever I would say something negative or degrading, whether it be on purpose or impulse, simply because I knew that they were just products of what I was holding on to within. I got sick of it and I just really longed and desired for the flushing out of these traits and thoughts from within and. Thankfully, I believe that I've really come a long way from the past me.

Now I really have to be on guard though. I just have this belief that the heart is a dwelling place that constantly needs something or someone to occupy it. As a result, I believe that when something is forced out of the heart, something or someone else needs to take its place immediately. This is where the desire and longing for God really becomes critical. I believe once He takes up all the space in one's heart, that person will tend not be subject to evil or corruption, at least not from within.

Stop for a moment and just think about the things that have been occupying your heart these days. Are they reflecting the things you say or do? If your sick and tired of the things you've been holding on to or if your simply looking to treasure and hold on to something new, God is waiting...