The HEART of the matter
At Heartbeat for Jesus 5K, we know running isn’t just about the miles—it's about keeping your eyes up, your heart open, and putting your feet to faith. It's a movement designed to revive hearts, strengthen the body of Christ, and equip you to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Every step you take can be an act of worship, a rhythm of gratitude for a beating heart. As you train your body, you're also training your heart—to endure challenges, persevere through trials, and joyfully serve others. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just lacing up your first pair of running shoes, Heartbeat for Jesus 5K celebrates the love of Jesus and encourages a deeper, personal relationship with Him, transforming lives one step at a time.
Before we hit the pavement together, let's dive into the amazing ways the Bible speaks about the heart—mentioned over 600 times! We'll explore some key scriptures about the heart that will energize your faith as you move. Write these verses down on a piece of paper and memorize them as you move (hello to better recall when your blood is flowing!), or stick them on your mirror or fridge as a constant reminder and focus while you train for life!
Proverbs 4:23 (ESV)"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
"Psalm 51:10 (ESV)"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."
Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV)"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you."
Matthew 5:8 (ESV)"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV)
"You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
"Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."
Romans 10:10 (ESV)
"For with the heart one believes and is justified."
Psalm 73:26 (ESV)
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart."
Philippians 4:7 (ESV)
"And the peace of God... will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
I love this sermon! Alistair Begg talks about the "heart of the problem is a problem of the heart." Listen to this as you move miles! It's about 40 minutes so perfect for one your training workouts.
"King Solomon offers a prime case study of the human heart’s divided nature. Looking at the life of Solomon, Alistair Begg exhorts us to recognize our hearts’ deceitfulness and live in light of the truth that God knows and cleanses our hearts. Reflection on Solomon’s legacy should spur us to question our spiritual condition and ensure that our own hearts are not compromised in worship."
Source: the BIBLE PROJECT. I love everything from the BIBLE PROJECT. Here is a video re: the HEART. But look around on their YouTube as an amazing resource to experience the Bible in visual stories.
https://www.youtube.com/@bibleproject
"What is means to love GOD "with all your heart" Different cultures have different conceptions of the human heart, what it is and what it does, and the biblical authors are no exception. In this video, we'll explore the ancient Hebrew words for "heart" as well as the different ideas of what our hearts represent. There is no biblical word that captures better the essence of human thought, feeling, and desire than this rich and wonderful word."