Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Words have such power. In fact, God’s words created the entire universe. And it’s the words we hear, see, and plant within that create our universe. Unspiritual thoughts and words are to stay out of our hearts. God’s thoughts and words are to stay in. For the entire course of our lives is determined by what flows out of our very core. As we keep our hearts guarded, making sure they neither are hurt nor hurt others, we will also be watching our mouths, making sure our words are good, encouraging, and positive (v. 24). Our guarded heart not only helps others but also aids us in retaining the wisdom needed to keep our eyes focused on God and His Word (v. 25) and our feet on His path (v. 26).
So be heart smart. Watch what you’re putting in so that you’ll only get the best out. For, as Jesus said, “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things” (Matthew 12:35 NKJV). What’s in your heart?
Help me, Lord, to be more aware of where I’m putting my attention and, in turn, what I’m putting into my heart. Help me to stay focused on You and Your Word so that I’m filled with Your light and reflecting You to the world around me. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2017 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Donna K. Maltese.