Change doesn't come solely from the intellect or facts and figures. It comes from your heart—the place where your true desires, courage, and instinct live.

We're taught to rely on our heads: gather data, analyze, plan, execute. But if you've ever felt stuck despite knowing everything you "should" do, you know knowledge alone isn't enough. The heart connects where you are now with where you ultimately want to go. It knows the way because it feels the way. You just have to listen.

Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." 

This is a direct call to surrender the mind's insistence on "figuring it out" alone and to lean into a deeper wisdom rooted in faith that your heart can tap into.

If only head knowledge could do the heavy lifting. But there's a difference between what your mind knows and what your heart knows. The mind plans. The heart moves.

The K.I.S.S. ~ The mind plans, the heart moves!

Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 

Even when the path isn't clear, your heart is holding onto that hope and future God has placed there, guiding you beyond the limits of logic.

So how do you start listening to your heart and your head?

1. Slow down and create space
When life speeds up, your mind gets noisy. It repeats worries and "what-ifs." The heart speaks in quiet moments. Practice daily pauses—whether it's a few deep breaths, a short walk alone, or a meditative moment before sleep. This space isn't about avoiding the world; it's about tuning out the noise so you can tune in to what matters deeply.

2. Notice how your body reacts to choices
The heart isn't just metaphorical. Your body gives you signals—excitement, tension, lightness, or unease. When you face decisions, check in: Does this choice bring a sense of peace or resistance? Your body's reactions are a direct line to your heart's truth, often more reliable than mental arguments.

3. Ask questions only your heart can answer
Instead of asking, "What's the most logical route?" ask, "What do I want to feel?" or "What sparks even a flicker of joy or hope?" Heart-led questions aren't about perfect answers; they're about uncovering what drives you beneath the surface of logic and fear.

Psalm 37:4 tells us, "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." 

When your heart is tuned to what truly matters—rooted in faith and sincerity—your path and desires align in ways the mind alone can't predict.

Listening to your heart while using your head as a guide creates harmony. Your heart paves bold, new paths. Your head keeps you grounded and strategic. Together, they make a powerful team.

It's no accident that Matthew 6:21 says, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." 

The heart shows you what truly matters. That's what guides your next best move more than any spreadsheet or to-do list.

How will this change your life? When you lead with your heart, you stop wandering aimlessly or settling for what's easy. You start moving toward what actually fulfills you. You'll face challenges with more courage because you're connected to why you're pushing forward. And even if the path isn't perfectly clear, you trust that stepping into it matters more than "knowing" every detail.

The heart never lies. It does the heavy lifting that the head alone can't. The heart paves your path—not just with feelings, but with a deeper wisdom rooted in faith. Now it's your move.

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"