Thoughts on the Way Home

Monday, November 02, 2009

A Troubled Heart

"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me." (John 14:1)

A troubled heart is something you "let" happen. This means that neither circumstances nor other people may be blamed for this condition. If we find ourselves with a troubled heart we may be certain it is something we permitted to happen.

What then is the cause of a troubled heart? The verse is very clear - failure to believe God. Therefore, the next time we find ourselves with a troubled heart we should accept full responsibility and move our faith back where it belongs.