I Need A Bigger Heart

I got the book "God Thinks You're Wonderful" by Max Lucado today.

Wow. It's not really a children's book, but in a sense, it is. It's one that you keep and you can read in the times when the world has you feeling down, feeling worthless, feeling blue, etc.

One particular line that struck me was something like

"Your heart isn't big enough to hold all of the blessings God has to offer you."

I got the book this morning, and I've been thinking about that line all day.

I've been told a few times, "You've got a big heart, Dylan. You're always putting serving others above serving self."

But it's not big enough. I need a bigger heart.

I need a bigger heart to fully appreciate all that God has done for me. Because too often, I lose sight of the blessings. My heart slams the door shut and says, "Sorry, this heart is full of worry, selfishness and regret, no room to count the blessings."


It's so easy to get that way. Stubborn. When people are cruel, when my body hurts, when I want to wallow in self pity. 


It's so easy to just completely disregard what God has done and think of what great things He will continue to do.


I need a bigger heart.


I need a bigger heart to love myself when I know I've done wrong.
I need a bigger heart to love others even when they are cruel to me.
I need a bigger heart to be patient in times of distress.
I need a bigger heart to constantly be in awe of God's blessings.


I'm not sure if Lucado intended for that page of the book to be taken in this direction, but I did.

When I am grateful, and when I do remember to count my blessings, my heart just isn't big enough to cherish all of them. That's why sometimes I'm speechless, in awe, and total appreciation.

Because my heart doesn't hold all that God has done and will continue to do.

I need a bigger heart.

Blessings (which my heart cannot hold enough appreciation and thankfulness for):
-We had one grandmother bring her grandson to our VBS last week. She told me this story: This little boy is 3 and a half years old. When his mom was tucking him into bed the other night, he said, "Mom, do you know that Jesus cares for us, no matter what?" She said "Yes, where did you hear that?" she said, "That's what they taught us at VBS." Yes. That is what it's all about. That makes every one of those hundred hours I spent preparing and getting it ready worth it. I don't get any money for all of the time I put in, but hearing a story like that is worth far more than any cash I could have received.

-I got new glasses today.... Maybe a photo will come... I'm not sure how often I'm going to wear them, but I have them!

-Receiving that Max Lucado book today (and those of you I know personally, I'd be happy to let you read it- it will take you less than 10 minutes).

-I'm trying to start up a book club for school, and so far I've had a pretty good response! I'm excited to get the ball rolling!

-After I read that book today, I was reminded of this song. It's a few years old, and I forgot about how much I really like it. I encourage you to listen in.