Hearts and homes

All our hearts have space in them. There's space to accommodate people. Some have huge hearts, some have hearts as tiny as a mouse hole.

Our hearts were created for many, many, things; and I seriously believe that one of the reasons is to house others. We were all built with a huge capacity for relationships. We were wired with a need for each other, to love and be loved. We were created to connect with each other, to have a relationship with each other. Our hearts were built to house each other and care for each other. God's bigger picture included that we be sisters and brothers, each other's keepers.

Hence the space in our hearts. God put space in our hearts to enable us connect to each other. He gave us space to home others. And we are all to use the space wisely, making use of every available inch. We are to make the place hospitable and allow others to make home, and also home ourselves in others' hearts.

As earlier stated, others use most of the space, creating huge mansions out of them. They make them warm and comfortable, and welcome all who are in need. Their hearts welcome all, and all who make their way there feel at home. Such people are richly rewarded, as their hearts are never cold. They get warmth from others, and others give them warmth. Their lives are full and happy.

Then there are those whose hearts are so tiny, creating space for only themselves. They don't take time for anyone, they don't even care much about anyone. All they care about is themselves, their money, their this, their that... They build empires around them and allow nobody to share in their good stuff. Such people come to utter ruin in the end. Their lives are sad and cold. They live lackluster lives. Many of them fall to utter regret when all is said and done.

So take time to make your heart a home, create a relationship.

Walking on thin ice

Life can spit on us various situations. Some are peasant to go through - a promotion, a engagement to the one you love, the birth of a healthy child, a beautiful wedding, or anything that makes you smile, or makes your heart skip a beat. Then there are the horrible ones - they make life seem like a lengthy nightmare. The death of a loved one, failing an exam, demotion or being fired, divorce or a break-up, or anything that could cause your heart deep depression.

And then there are the times that you almost don't know what to do. Because they involve hard tasks, making decisions that are almost life-threatening. They involve a certain loss, either a job, a child, a spouse, an activity, something that makes your heart feel like it's been split in two. Such times feel like the world is caving in on you. The stomach rumbles as you make the decisions, the heart paces faster than fast. Everything seems to be totally confused.

The worst decisions are the social ones. Social decisions are terrible, because they cause some sort of death. Who you are in the public limelight is assassinated. Your friends can do a mass exodus on you. Your family may end up disowning you. Such decisions are walking on thin ice, knowing that at any given time, the ice will break, and you'll drown. They require deep thought. Especially when it boils down to either sacrificing your values, or putting your principles on the line. Whether to go to the party down the club because everyone is going and it will be "fun", or staying at home because your principles dictate that you only engage in activities that are socially productive. Or following office gossip "to keep in the know", or sitting aback refusing to engage in activities that are harmful to others' reputation.

These decisions require the intervention of Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Much as they are hard to make, Jesus promises to be with us when it hurt, when the consequences of making te right decisions are much too heavy to bear. He promises to never leave us or forsake us, and that He will be there for us till the end of age.

So, the next time you're walking on thin ice, call on Jesus to carry you through.