Guard your heart.

“Above all else guard your heart for it affects everything you do” (Proverbs 4:23).

These days, we hear a lot about detoxing our physical bodies. Bacteria can build up. Pesticides and chemicals can get into our system. Experts recommend that you go through a deep cleansing periodically and stay away from what is harmful so you can rid yourself of these toxins.

In the same way, there are all kinds of toxins that can build up in our minds. When we go around dwelling on the wrong thoughts, thinking about what we can’t do, how somebody hurt us, or how we’ll never get ahead; those thoughts are toxic. And toxic thoughts left alone become like toxic waste. It gets into your heart, and eventually, contaminates your whole life. It affects your self-image, your attitude, and your level of confidence. That’s why the Bible tells us that we have to guard our hearts and minds above all else because if your mind gets polluted, your whole life is going to be polluted.

Make the decision today to go on a fast from negative, self-defeating thoughts. Cleanse your mind from what is harmful and fill yourself with thoughts of faith and victory. As you do, those good thoughts will strengthen and empower you to live the good life He has planned for you!

Amen!! 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

today at the end of Pastor Ben's sermon he said this: 

“Above all else guard your heart for it affects everything you do” (Proverbs 4:23).

it was the greatest take away and the only thing that hit me greatly as throughout this period of time, i learn that i have to guard my heart. Against a lot of things, people and situations and "above all else" simply means putting it as a priority.  

Just 10-15 mins ago, i was trying hard to recall what was the verse he mentioned at the end of the sermon. All i can remember was the verse is from the book of Proverbs, and i though it was chapter 20 or 2. Then when i realize i couldn't find, i gave up... 

But.... minutes later when i was scrolling through tumblr this post appeared! It says "above all else guard your heart" I was shocked and went "omg" i didn't expect it would appear on tumblr when i thought the next time i see this verse or manage to recall this verse would be weeks or months later.

Thank you Lord for speaking to me once again. 

I do not want to stay in stagnant waters. I want to be the river that's flowing with cold waters. 

You showed me the fast and furious waters that is rushing through the river and the water was cold, the image which i saw at Bukit Lawang. You brought me back to the time when i had experienced with the river. 

You told me not to be afraid of the rushing waters, and stay strong for you are with me. 

In future even my life is like the rushing waters in the river, i must stay calm and move on without fear. 

Lord, please please help me to move forward and not backwards not even stagnant as stagnant river breeds diseases. I don't want my spirit to breed diseases, i want to bear fruits and fulfill the calling you have for me. I do not want to feed those negative thoughts that is in my mind for i know its not worth it and not coming from you. 

I was super guilty and am still guilty about not moving forward to your calling. 

Lord, please show me my calling once again telling me it is still the same calling you have for me. 

Thank you Lord. 

Amen!