matters of the heart

Matters of the heart are not always pretty. They’re complicated. For me? They’re difficult to put into words. They are rich in layers of experiences. Dig a little deeper and you will discover beauty and richness you never even knew existed. Some areas are hardened and scarred by past hurts. They’ve been painted on over and over again – pushed to the back. Maybe, if I cover them well enough, they’ll go away. Maybe nobody will notice them. Maybe I won’t notice them anymore. But, what if I let my heart be pierced? By the power of forgiveness, the power of healing, the power of the Holy Spirit? The scars are washed over, brought into the light. Look at them. They’re fragile and delicate. Handle with care. They have new life. They become the new landscape, that takes over the old. New matter in my heart.