With all my Heart

 With All My Heart

A Reflection on Deuteronomy 6:5, Mark 12:30, and Psalm 9:1

With all my heart—not half, not part,

But the whole of me, the deepest part.

Not just the words my lips can form,

But the quiet trust that weathers storm.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5)

With all my heart, I seek Your face,

Not for a blessing, not for a place,

But for the wonder of who You are—

The bright and morning, the morning star.

When my heart is heavy, when it breaks,

When it doubts and when it shakes,

Still I offer what I have—

A wounded heart that You can salve.

I will give thanks to You, Lord, with my whole heart; I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds. (Psalm 9:1)

With all my heart, I choose to trust,

Though feelings lie and hopes may rust.

For You are greater than my chest,

The King who gives His weary rest.

So take my heart, Lord, every part—

The joy, the grief, the healing start.

I love You, serve You, seek Your way,

With all my heart, this very day.

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” (Mark 12:30)

Amen.