Strength for Today

The late Archie Word liked to say, "If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there be beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world." I am not sure of the source but the thought is a good one. We all want peace in the world. But notice where it starts ~ in the heart. If there is righteousness in the heart . . . and on down the line. David said, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit in me" (Psa. 51:10).  Only God can give us a pure heart. Once we have it, we must keep it clean. "Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life" (Prov. 4:23). You are contributing to harmony in the home, order in the nation, and peace in the world when you keep your heart with all diligence! Make your heart the sanctuary of God.