Hearts not hardened by sin: “But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13).

Hearts prepared to seek and to do God’s Word: “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments” (Ezra 7:10).

Hearts that are wise: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom” (Psalm 90:12).

Hearts that are upright: “Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts” (Psalm 125:4).

Hearts that do not think evil: “And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?” (Matthew 9:4).

Hearts willing to forgive: “So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses” (Matthew 18:35).

Hearts filled with God’s Word: “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalm 119:11). “And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts” (Mark 4:15).

Hearts filled with love: “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us” (Romans 5:5).

Hearts filled with Christ: “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love” (Ephesians 3:17).

Hearts kept by peace: “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).

Hearts filled with grace: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians 3:16).

Hearts that are purified: “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded” (James 4:8).

-via “The Better Way,” Spring, TX