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This is another page from my ninth book called "Dear God". I was inspired to write this book after writing "I am voting for God" on my blog. It continues in that format. Short letters (or prayers) to God. It gives me an opportunity to write more and write to God at different moments in my life.
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Dear God,

I just napped. The AC is on and the fan is on to beat the heat. They hum like a beating heart. The bright sunlight is shining through the window. I was thinking. I was thinking that You are the cleaner of hearts. Through You we let go of all that is bad for our heart and embrace all that is good. We lean on You for strength, guidance and love. You are the maker of good hearts. We are told in hadith that if the heart is sound, the entire body is sound, and if corrupt, the entire body is corrupt.

I notice that the word heart has the word heat contained in it. With Your help, we want to remove the uncomfortable heat of the heart and leave only what is r-ight. This uncomfortable heat manifests as several things including anger, envy, grudges and desires. This heat can eat from our goodness and can consume our peace, cloud our judgment, and distance us from Your path. That path that is away from the fire and towards heavenly rest.

I also notice that the word heart has the word hear in it. A reminder to us that You hear what is in our hearts and that we should make that sound pleasing to You. A sound heart as the hadith mentions. A heart that beats with Your remembrance. A heart that is grateful. A heart that is forgiving. A heart filled with empathy. A heart that is right in Your sight. Too much heat is bad but so too is a cold heart, metaphorically speaking. We want a warm heart that is in the middle and just right. As the saying goes, keep a cool head and a warm heart.
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