The term "heartfelt" refers to emotions or expressions that are deeply sincere and genuine, emanating from the core of one's being. In the biblical context, the heart is often seen as the center of emotions, thoughts, and intentions. The Bible frequently addresses the condition and posture of the heart, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and authenticity in one's relationship with God and others.

Biblical Understanding of the Heart

In Scripture, the heart is more than just the seat of emotions; it is the essence of a person's inner life. Proverbs 4:23 advises, "Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life." This verse underscores the significance of the heart as the source of one's actions and attitudes. A heartfelt approach to life and faith is one that aligns with God's will and reflects true devotion.

Heartfelt Worship

Heartfelt worship is a recurring theme in the Bible, where God desires worship that is genuine and not merely ritualistic. In John 4:23-24 , Jesus explains, "But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." This passage highlights the necessity of worship that is sincere and rooted in truth, reflecting a heartfelt connection with God.

Heartfelt Prayer

The Bible also emphasizes the importance of heartfelt prayer. James 5:16 states, "The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail." This suggests that prayers offered with sincerity and righteousness are powerful and effective. The Psalms are replete with examples of heartfelt prayers, where the psalmists pour out their deepest emotions and desires before God, demonstrating an authentic relationship with Him.

Heartfelt Repentance

True repentance is another area where heartfelt sincerity is crucial. In Joel 2:12-13 , the Lord calls His people to return to Him with all their heart: "Even now," declares the LORD, "return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Rend your hearts and not your garments." This passage emphasizes that genuine repentance involves a deep, internal change rather than mere external actions.

Heartfelt Love

The Bible commands believers to love God and others with a sincere heart. In Matthew 22:37-39 , Jesus summarizes the greatest commandments: "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" Heartfelt love is characterized by a selfless and genuine commitment to God and others, reflecting the love that God has shown to humanity.

Heartfelt Giving

The New Testament encourages believers to give with a willing and sincere heart. In 2 Corinthians 9:7 , Paul writes, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This verse highlights the importance of giving that is motivated by genuine generosity and joy, rather than obligation or reluctance.

In summary, the concept of "heartfelt" in the Bible encompasses a range of expressions and actions that are sincere, genuine, and deeply rooted in one's relationship with God. Whether in worship, prayer, repentance, love, or giving, the Bible calls for a heartfelt approach that reflects true devotion and integrity.(a.) Hearty; sincere.310. anaboao -- to cry out
... 310 (from 303 , " to the high-point," intensifying 994 "cry out") -- properly, cry
out; () summoning for help, ie with a cry that is (deeply heartfelt). ...
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4696. spilos -- a spot, stain
... and spiritual stains (spots) come from living outside God's preferred-will (desire,
2307 , compare Eph 5:15-17,27) and are removed with heartfelt confession (1 ...
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2428. hiketeria -- supplication
... Jesus' underline His unfathomable ! [An olive branch, held in the hand of a
suppliant, showed heartfelt "supplication, entreaty" (Souter). ...
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5368. phileo -- to love
... 5368 (from 5384 , "affectionate friendship") -- properly, to show in intimate ,
characterized by tender, heartfelt consideration and kinship. ...
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Letter xv. --Heartfelt Prayer.
... SECOND BOOK: ON THE EXERCISE OF THE VIRTUE OF ABANDONMENT Letter XV."Heartfelt Prayer. ...
This is called heartfelt prayer altogether interior and spiritual. ...
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Gott Der Vater Wohn' Uns Bei. God, the Father, with us Stay.
... From the power of hell defend; This grace to us be granted:- Upon thee to be planted,
In heartfelt faith undaunted, Trusting thee unto the end; With saints of ...
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Christ Forgives the Magdalen at the House of Simon the Pharisee. ...
... gave an explanation of the principle on which he acted, that must have shamed and
humbled Simon; contrasting his cold hospitality with the heartfelt love which ...
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Rejoicing Before God.
... anticipate our will and resolution; and therefore we can only ground each request
to Him for blessing and prosperity in the future on our heartfelt sense of ...
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On the Immeasurable Joys of Heaven.
... vision of that which here below thou dost merely believe in, an actual comprehending
of that which now thou hopest for, and a heartfelt pleasant enjoyment of ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xii on the immeasurable.htm

Eighth Sunday after Trinity Living in the Spirit as God's Children ...
... They who have nothing and know nothing but the Law, can never attain to true, heartfelt
trust and confidence in God, though they do ever so much and exercise ...
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God's Love Magnified in Christ's Death.
... He first said, "If it be possible, let this cup pass"; that was the expression of
His heartfelt, unalterable love to His people; "yet, not as I will, but as ...
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The Dying Saviour Our Example.
... Let not one wipe away his tears of emotion until the heartfelt desire has taken
possession of him that his end may be like that of this righteous One! ...
/.../schleiermacher/selected sermons of schleiermacher/ii the dying saviour our.htm

Fourth Sunday after Trinity Consolation in Suffering, and Patience ...
... us to have no peace. Paul has reference to a heartfelt sympathy intense enough
to enter into actual suffering. He says to the Hebrews ...
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How we Ought Lovingly to Receive God.
... Ah, heartfelt, inconceivable wonder, now I have not only received from Thy heart
or Thy hands, from Thy feet or Thy tender wounds, I have not only received one ...
/.../suso/a little book of eternal wisdom/chapter xxiii how we ought.htm

Heartfelt (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Heartfelt (3 Occurrences). ... Philippians 2:29 Receive him
therefore with heartfelt Christian joy, and hold in honour men like him; (WEY). ...
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Influence (13 Occurrences)
... so that you may be cured. The heartfelt supplication of a righteous man
exerts a mighty influence. (WEY). 2 Peter 2:18 For, while ...
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Exerts (1 Occurrence)
... and pray for one another, so that you may be cured. The heartfelt supplication
of a righteous man exerts a mighty influence. (WEY). ...
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Earnest (33 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Sincere; purposeful; ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain
or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty ...
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Deep (237 Occurrences)
... 6. (superl.) Profound; thorough; complete; unmixed; intense; heavy; heartfelt;
as, deep distress; deep melancholy; deep horror. ...
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Dear (120 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Highly valued; greatly beloved; cherished; precious. 4. (superl.) Hence,
close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention. ...
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Supplication (71 Occurrences)
... that you may be cured. The heartfelt supplication of a righteous man exerts
a mighty influence. (WEY ASV DBY YLT). 1 Peter 3:12 For ...
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Compassion (145 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 1:3 Heartfelt thanks be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ--the Father who is full of compassion and the God who gives all comfort. ...
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Thanks (151 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 1:3 Heartfelt thanks be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ--the Father who is full of compassion and the God who gives all comfort. ...
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Cured (62 Occurrences)
... that you may be cured. The heartfelt supplication of a righteous man exerts
a mighty influence. (WEY). Deuteronomy 28:27 Jehovah ...
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