What does Deuteronomy 6:6 mean?

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart. — Deuteronomy 6:6 KJV

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These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.  — Deuteronomy 6:6 NIV

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Reflection on Today's Verse

This is a calling for us to internalize God’s teachings and make them a central part of our lives. Remember that the teachings of the Bible which we are reading day by day should not be viewed as distant or abstract rules but rather as living words that have practical and everyday implications. And as Christians, we need to keep God’s commands in our hearts so we are more likely to live in a way that reflects His love, wisdom, and righteousness.

My Prayer

Heavenly Father, I pray that Your teachings not just be words that I read but living truths that shape my every thought, word, and action. Teach me to cherish Your commands seeing them not as burdens but as the profound expressions of Your love and wisdom.

Grant me the wisdom to understand Your Word, and the grace to apply it in my daily life. I ask that my heart be a fertile ground where Your teachings grow and flourish, influencing all that I do. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

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