Clean Heart, Clear Conscience

"Create in me a clean heart, O God!" Psalm 5:12

I was so “masungit” (bad tempered) towards the courier yesterday when he called from another gate of our subdivision and said he would leave the delivery there as the guard wasn’t letting him in without a sticker. I barked at him that the documents were very important and I will make sure he gets a bad mark if he does that! It wasn’t my fault the app led him there! 

I remember always reminding my mom that "it is better to be kind than to be right."

What happened? I hadn’t been watching my heart! We have to keep and guard our heart with all vigilance because in Proverbs 4:23 it says, “from our heart flows the springs of life." And I do want life to flow from me to others, not garbage and meanness! 

In Revelations 3:19, it says, "Those whom I dearly love, I tell their faults, and convict, convince, reprove and chasten. I discipline and instruct them. So be enthusiastic, earnest and burning with zeal, and repent, changing your mind and attitude."(Amplified Bible)

I love this! God doesn't condemn us! If there's a condemning voice in our head, it's not Him! He wants us to learn and move on! Yes, Lord, I will be enthusiastic, and eager to put Your words into practice today.

If you’re curious to know what happened, the courier decided to make the long trek to the correct gate and was able to deliver the documents. I had calmed down by then and gave him some yummy J.CO donuts to say sorry. His voice was cheerful when he said thank you. May I always remember to be kind to whomever I am dealing with!