Archive for March 22nd, 2014
Guarding Our Heart with Eyes Wide Open
Proverbs 4:23 “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
Our heart determines where we go because it controls our passions and emotions. If we don’t guard our heart with God’s Word and stay focused on the road God wants us to travel, temptations may overcome us.
Ephesians 3:17 “Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.”
1 John 5:21 “Keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.”
We should remember to keep God at the center of our heart to prevent anything else from controlling it. Let’s be diligent to call on Him, to study His Word, to praise Him, to serve Him, and to love Him with our whole heart. He deserves better than our leftovers.
Proverbs 23:19 “Listen and be wise. Keep your heart on the right course.”
As Christ followers, we must be alert to everything that is happening around us. We must have God-vision to see the darts the devil throws at us to trip us up. Don’t be blind-sided. We have the full-armor of God to protect us and guard our heart. If we use the armor wisely, we cannot be defeated! Stand firm; stay strong with eyes wide open.