The phrase "direction of the heart" refers to the true intentions and desires that someone has deep inside themselves. It means following what your heart tells you is right and what truly matters to you. Full definition
Clark Pinnock states, «It is not so much a question whether the unevangelized know Jesus as whether Jesus knows them... the issue God cares about is the direction of the heart, not the content of theology» (A Wideness in God's Mercy, p. 158). (rachelheldevans.com)
i made a similar recipe last year, and if you're looking for another valentine goody i can steer you in the direction of heart - shaped whoopie pies, also from last year! (dollyandoatmeal.com)
Remember to massage in the direction of your heart to boost your circulation and make skin glow! (mindbodygreen.com)