In my daily readings today, the following verse reminds us of the need for whole-hearted living: ‘The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.’ (2 Chron 16:9) It’s very encouraging to know that God is ‘constantly on the lookout’ (as the Message version puts it) for people who are totally committed to Him.
There are a number of aspects to whole-hearted living. We are encouraged to do the following things ‘with all your heart’:
- Love the Lord (Deut 6:4-5; Matt 22:36-38)
- Trust the Lord (Prov 3:5)
- Obey the Lord (Ps 119:34, 69; 1 Chron 29:19)
- Praise the Lord (Ps 111:1, Ps 138:1)
- Work for the Lord (Neh 4:6; Col 2:23)
- Seek the Lord (Deut 4:29; Jer 29:13)
That’s enough to keep us going for a while!