THE HEART

What is in the heart? First of all, it should be love. God’s love is placed in our hearts and without that love we would not be able to love one another. With that love he wants us to freely love him back. God has chosen you and I, not the other way around, and if we love God in return, the Holy Spirit speaks to the heart, and we want to do what is right and just in the eyes of God. Through that love for God, the Holy Spirit bestows the gifts of grace on us called the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom-the ability to judge rightly about divine things and to see life from God’s perspective. Understanding-a deeper insight into the mysteries of faith and the truths of religion. Counsel-the ability to know the right path to take and seek good advice. Fortitude-to do what is right, even in the face of difficulty or danger. Knowledge-the grace to recognize God’s purpose in the world. Piety-a deep reverence for God, fostering love with a devoted heart and a sense of being part of God’s family. Fear of the Lord-which is the awe and wonder in the presence of God with a profound respect of his majesty and fear of offending his love. Is your heart in the right place?