Mary wants her readers to grow in discernment...that means a
real clear sense of what is wise and what is not in a girl's attitudes, thoughts
and behaviors. What's the difference between the wild girl with the wise girl?
What makes your heart pound?
Maybe you are a girl in a Christian School, home schooled or even a girl who is very active in your youth group at church. You have a lot of Christian "stuff" in your life, so pretty much, you have the religious part of your life covered. After all, compared to the rest of the world, you are doing a sweet job of keeping your end of the deal. That deal is about duty! The woman in Proverbs 7 that Mary dubs a "wild" woman is religious too. She has just returned from giving her worship offerings, but in the same verse she is seeking what she wants...a guy.(Proverbs 7:14) She puts on some clothes that are sure to get his attention and she launches her passionate search for him. You can feel the tension building as she has her heart set on getting this guy for herself with a "gotta have him" determination. Where is her heart? Does she even consider whether this is a good idea? Mary talks about the heart- foot connection. Where a girl's heart is focused is where her feet will take her. Here's the hard question! What is the focus of your heart? No judgment here, just a critical question.
Who do we love most, God or ourselves? Love, this is not a distant idea, a real heartbeat kind of love. What does it mean to really love God? What does the word delight mean to you? Intense joy and happiness, even a sense of being captivated is what delight is all about. In God’s Word, delight often appears as people are invited into a relationship with Him. God knows the heart of a girl, a woman. He knows your desire to be known and to know someone deeply. He created you for this kind of relationship! He is a Father who knows your heart and wants to show you love from His perspective. It about HIM!
Designer Insights
Read Deuteronomy 7:9 Covenant and stedfast love are words that mean God will never walk away from a heart that seeks Him and walks after Him.
Why is it necessary to keep God’s commands?
What are the rewards of loving God?
Read: Ephesians 5:15
What thought do you give to the path you are taking with your life and relationships?
This journey is going to be about getting to know God and your own heart from His view point. Will you make a commitment to come with us?
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