focusing on the heart

i have been studying on the heart for several weeks. needless to say, the more God shows me, my heart is nasty. PROVERBS 4:23 says, "keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life." this has been very convicting to me. i grew up in a christian home, went to christian school/college, and married a pastor. however, all of that means nothing. each season of life brings different lessons. i am learning a lot as a mother. it is sad to say, i did not get serious about a deeper walk w/ the Lord until i had children. i am learning, the struggle with myself is a moment by moment struggle. i cannot do anything in my own strength. i shared this truth with our mom 2 mom group and left feeling even more convicted. i am encouraged to know the promise of Jesus. john 17:19 says, "and for their sakes i sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth." the whole 17th chapter of john describes Jesus' passion for those who follow him. i am comforted to know my SAVIOR is for me and helps me each moment of each day. my job is to surrender and desire his will for me and not my own.