Saturday, July 6, 2013

The Keeper of Your Heart

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." -Proverbs 4:23


Our heart is a gift from God. He does not control our heart, we do. It is why God places so much value in its essence and judges its condition. We are the keeper of our hearts and what we allow in it can and will control the decisions that we make.

This is why you can acknowledge that something or someone is not good for you but still have a hard time letting go. Most things in our lives are not a mind issue, it's a heart issue. If you are struggling to let go of hatred or resentment it is because those things have entered into your heart.

Our heart is our most powerful asset that we possess. From it spews out the very essence that we will seek to become. To often we take this lightly. We allow any and every body to handle and come into our hearts without any true thought. We give our hearts to people who do know how to handle it with care. One of the most important decisions you make in your life is who and what you allow to possess your heart. There are plenty of people who want to have it but not everyone knows what to do with it. Matthew 7:6 reads, "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces."

Be careful to only open your heart to those who can adequately care for it. In my life, God has cared so deeply for the matters of my heart. He knows every inch of it and understands its intricacies. It is not your appearance, intellect, or good deeds that God pays attention to. He examines your heart. Proverbs 21:2 states, "A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart." How much weight do you place on your heart? Take some time to reflect on its worth in your life. At the center of every decision you make is your treatment and perception of the heart God gave you. Make sure to keep it with care. Your first step is making sure that you give it back to Him.

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Reference Book: A great read is the Heart Revolution by Sergio De La Mora. 

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