Our hearts, not the physical muscle pumping blood through our bodies, but the heart of our being that makes up our desires, thoughts, and motivations is frequently referenced in the Bible.
- We’re told to seek and love God with all our heart (Jeremiah 29:13 and Matthew 22:27)
- It’s in our hearts that we make our plans (Proverbs 16:9)
- It’s through our hearts that we believe and are saved (Romans 10:10)
- It’s in our hearts where Christ’s peace is allowed to rule (Colossians 3:15)
- It’s the heart that God looks at to judge man (1 Samuel 16:7)
With so much capacity that the heart holds, Proverbs gives this wisdom:
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV)
It’s our heart that gives us courage and strength to do and endure many things in life, and at the same time, it’s our heart that can be the most delicate and fragile part of our being. The plans we make, the words we speak, and the actions we do all start in our hearts. What’s in our heart is what will manifest in our lives. This is why the scripture tells us that we should diligently guard this part of our being because it’s our heart that sets the path for everything in our lives. Today, I invite you to guard your heart and ask God to guide it.
Dear Heavenly Father, I surrender my heart to You and ask that you help me to guard it against things that are not pleasing to You. Cleanse my heart as I continue to be solely led by You. In Jesus’ name, amen.