... by Dare John
If I may ask, how important do you think a healthy heart is to overall bodily function? It is a fact that the brain coordinates bodily functions. With this knowledge, one would have thought that as much as the brain coordinates all bodily functions; then all will be well.
Recent medical studies have highlighted the significant connection between the heart and the brain. Malfunctioning in one organ can lead to health issues in the other. For example, cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol have been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy heart for the overall proper functioning of the body.
It is worthy to know that the condition of the heart is pivotal to one’s physical and spiritual well-being. No wonder it was strongly advised in the book of Proverbs 4:13 to “keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it flow the issues of life”. Many people find themselves in difficult (frying pan to fire) situations because they are not happy with their current circumstances. This may be due to an issue with their heart. For example, someone who has been working in the same position for a long time may feel that their career is stagnating. When asked about their progress, they may express dissatisfaction.
A typical response would be “We dey where una leave us”, or “Things are not moving”. As we discovered in our last series titled “Line by Line, Precept Upon Precept”,https://mfmthedrive.wordpress.com/2024/02/29/line-upon-line-precept-upon-precept/ sometimes that situation could be a training ground to bring out the best in you. But someone who doesn’t have the right condition heart keeps seeing the negative and the Bible has said out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks (Luke 6:45).
If things are not going the way you want them to, it might be a good idea to take a moment to reflect on the condition of your heart. Once you have confirmed that your heart is in the right place, there is no need to worry because everything will fall into place soon enough. Remember to keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it flow the issues of life.