She says she has Jesus in her heart.
have Jesus in one's heart
idiomTo be a firm believer in the Christian faith.
Origin
disputed originPossibly a reference to Ephesians 3:14 and 17 of the Bible (King James Version, spelling modernized): “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, […] That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, […]”.
He credits his recovery from addiction to having Jesus in his heart and finding a supportive church community.
Throughout the hardships of her long life, she maintained a quiet strength, often telling others that she had Jesus in her heart to guide her.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.