Bloom Church Podcast

My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:20-23 NLT   SPIRITUALLY OUR HEARTS REVEAL THE HEALTH OF OUR LIVES.   Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 NLT   The lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 NLT   FOUR BLOCKAGES OF THE HEART   1. SELFISHNESS   Then he said to the crowd, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23 NLT   BLOCKAGE CAN OCCUR WHEN WE WANT TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR OURSELVES RATHER THAN WHAT IS BEST FOR GOD!   He (JESUS) chose to share the oppression of God’s people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. He