"Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:
Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid."
Isaiah 29:13-14
The difference here between lips and hearts in serving and honoring God is significant, and a good reminder for us as we go about our lives. I think it is okay if we're not all the way there yet. We can begin with feelings, or with words, as long as we're continuing to work on it, and to draw closer to the Lord and understand him, and our own feelings about him. If we give up and only have one or the other, that's when we need to worry. :)
Today, let's think about how we honor God, and make sure that our lips and our hearts are connected... that we're following up on what we say and what we feel, and learning to love the Lord with everything that we are. The more we get united internally, the more we'll be able to hear God's words, and be led by the Spirit to help others, improve our own lives, and do good in the world.
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