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.
Put wicked 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)
We guard things that are valuable and that mean the most to us. Have you thought about your heart being not only valuable, but priceless? Your heart is the source of your thoughts, attitudes, actions and beliefs. It is who we are. We need the protection of God’s wisdom and guidance to keep us on the right path of life. May we be cautious and always guard our hearts along our life’s journey.
Five Ways to Guard Your Heart
- Fill your heart with God’s Word.
- Be careful of what you see and hear.
- Confess and repent of sin regularly.
- Speak words carefully.
- Trust in God’s power to help us guard our hearts.
