Can you recall a time in your life when you had to give it your all? Maybe you were writing an important paper, studying for final exams, running a marathon, cleaning the house before guests arrived, or wrapping up a demanding work assignment.
The finish line is just ahead. Give it your all! Somehow, you find your strength and push forward. Use your energy to complete the task. We’ve all been there. Just a little more— a few extra steps. Put your whole heart into it.
With all my heart, I have sought You.
- Psalm 119:10
This passage shows the Psalmist’s sincere and full dedication to the Lord. To walk in this truth, our hearts pursue a personal relationship with the Lord. Think of searching and hunting because we want to know Him better and walk closer to Him.
When you seek the Lord with your whole heart, your love for Him will grow and deepen. Your actions and attitudes reflect your desire to serve Him faithfully and trust Him fully.
I sought Your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise.
- Psalm 119:58
My thoughts drift to a young woman who traveled to Bethlehem with her husband, and they found shelter in a stable. Mary gave birth to God’s Son—fully God, fully man. She looked at the infant wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger, and responded to God.
But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
- Luke 2:19
She provides us with a beautiful example. Mary experienced a challenging yet inspiring journey in recent months—
A visit from the angel Gabriel announcing the birth of this holy child.
Her meeting with Elizabeth provided affirmation, support, and a joyful celebration.
Angels announce the birth of a Savior to some shepherds.
The shepherds travel to Bethlehem and discover the baby lying in a manger.
Her heart is full and overwhelmed with amazement at God’s work. She gives all her heart and humbly dedicates herself—a bondservant—to the Lord. Mary can relate to the following quote from a poem.
I see a glory in the stable grow.
- From The Nativity by C. S. Lewis
Lord, with all my heart, I want to see more of Your glory, the work of Your hands, and Your redemptive power. Open my eyes to Your strength through humility, Your loving care, unending patience, grace, and mercy. I seek You with all my heart. Amen.
Head to Heart
Read these passages carefully and meditate on them.
I will praise You, LORD, with all my heart.
- Psalm 138:1
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
- Jeremiah 29:13
Breath prayers are phrases from Bible verses that we recite as we breathe in and out. They help us meditate on God’s Word, allowing us to be still while focusing on the Lord.
Inhale Breath: I will seek You, Lord
Exhale Breath: With all my heart
Inhale Breath: I will praise You, Lord
Exhale Breath: With all my heart
Inhale Breath: I will treasure you, Lord
Exhale Breath: With all my heart
Inhale Breath: I will obey you, Lord
Exhale Breath: With all my heart
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