Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways,

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I’ll never forget November 23rd, because that’s my daughter’s birthday. And 31 years ago. I was standing in the hospital as a brand-new father — excited, overwhelmed, grateful… and quietly terrified.

You know that moment when life shifts? When the room is the same, but you’ve fundamentally changed? That was me — holding my firstborn. And before anybody called me “Dad”… I was crying out to God like, “Lord… how am I supposed to do this?”

And wouldn’t you know it — 31 years ago.. that morning’s Proverb was Chapter 23. And I remember this verse jumping off the page like it was highlighted by Heaven:

“My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways.”

And the Spirit whispered what I now understand years later:

“If I have your heart — You’ll be alright.”

❤️ Give Me Your Heart

To “deposit your heart” into someone else’s care — Isn’t an easy thing.

If whoever has your heart, will shape your values. will influence your decisions. will forge your direction.

When your child gives you their heart, you don’t have to micromanage their steps. That bond of love keeps them tethered.

That’s what God was telling me in that hospital room: “Give Me your heart… so you can the dad that I need you to be.”

👀 …And Let Your Eyes Delight in My Ways

But here’s the part people skip:

You can give your heart… but your eyes still wander.

Eyes chase comfort. Eyes drift toward shortcuts. Eyes get caught up in “what’s popular” instead of “what’s true.”

That’s why God doesn’t just say “Give Me your heart.” He adds: “And let your eyes delight in My ways.”

Not “glance at My ways every now and then.” Not “look at My ways when life falls apart.” “Look and Delight in My ways.”

Because heart without habit = drift. Eyes without devotion = confusion.

But when your heart is entrusted and your eyes are aligned — your life stays centered.

It’s been 31 years…and I gotta say…He’s done so well my heart!

And when I look at my daughter... It’s such a pleasant surprise to see Her walking in God’s ways for herself. Just an example of God’s promise from the day she was born: Give your Heart. Align your Eyes . And your ways become secured.

🌱 The Encouragement

Today’s proverb isn’t just instruction — it’s invitation.

Give God your heart. Then train your eyes to enjoy His ways. That combination is destiny-shaping. It’s identity-making. It’s inheritance-building.

💥 Remember

A surrendered heart sets the direction. Delighted eyes keep the course.

🙏🏽 Prayer

Take my heart–train my eyes–to love Your ways.

🎯 Today’s Challenge

Without delay, honestly answer these two questions:

* What part of your heart do you need to give again?

* Which of God’s ways do you need to delight in again?

Put it on paper. Pray it back. Walk it out.

🙏🏽Prayer

Take my heart–train my eyes–to love Your ways.

Today’s Challenge

Without delay, honestly answer these two questions:

* What part of your heart do you need to give again?

* Which of God’s ways do you need to delight in again?

Put it on paper. Pray it back. Walk it out.

About the Author

Fred Lynch is a creative communicator, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer. To learn more about Fred and what he’s up to now…click here or you can find him in all the socials by searching the handle: heyfredlynch

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