Give attention to my words. Do not let them depart Not ever from your sight And keep them in your heart. For they are life to those Who find them and obey, Health to a man’s body, So listen to what I say. Put away a lying mouth. Keep corrupt lips far from you. Let your eyes look ahead; Ponder the path you view. Establish all your ways. Do not turn left or right. Remove your foot from evil. Walk only in the light. (Based on Proverbs 4:20-27)
Solomon teaches us about protecting our most vulnerable part – our heart. He writes about “guarding our heart” because from it everything else flows. God’s instructions guide us through life, protecting us from poor decisions and teaching us where to focus our attention. When we listen and obey, we will be better equipped to remain steadfast on our journey with God. We live among the evils of our world every day, but with God’s wisdom guarding our hearts, we can stay focused on our mission to live for God and to glorify Him in everything we do. How do we “guard our heart?” We are to prepare and watch for any danger that might draw us away from God. Knowing scripture helps us in every situation and prayer keeps us grounded in faith.
What is our prayer?
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:10
What do we fill our minds with?
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." Philippians 4:8
