Folks often call me about wanting to sell or give away a piano, hoping I know of a good home for it. Most of the time it hasn’t been played in a while, but once it was a dear possession. Often bought for a child to take lessons, or passed down from a grandparent. Usually I will sit down to play one of these pianos only to hear that it is so out of tune that the song I’m playing is unrecognizable.
A piano must be played and regularly tuned or it loses its beautiful sound and purpose. This concept reminds me of our relationship with God. When we neglect our daily walk with God it feels like that out of tune piano. We lose the beauty and purpose our walk with God brings to our life. We say we love God but rarely read His Word or talk to HIm. Our heart is out of tune because loving God is not always what we think it is.
Misconceptions about loving God.
I fear God- If I don’t do this or that, God might punish me.
I work for God- I can help if no one else will.
I need God- please fix this problem and give me comfort.
Truth about loving God. Joshua 22:5
Walk in His ways- have compassion on people, make a difference.
Cling to Him- we talk, a-lot..
Serve Him- how can I use my talent to bring glory to God.
Our hearts can be drawn away from God when we let anything or anyone take precedence over God in our life, and before you know it-we are so out of tune that our life no longer sounds like a song. You don’t have to stay out of tune. Talk to God today. He’s waiting to hear from you.
Tune My Heart 