Guardian Of My Heart

I sometimes wish that I could wear a “bullet-proof” vest to protect my heart from mean and hateful people. When people have attacked my character, it wounds my heart. I have also learned that for some people – they simply go on offense and say things without knowledge and put others on their heels. It is simply an attack tactic to keep the pressure off of their heart as they go on attack against another. I do my very best to take inventory of my heart each morning in light of God’s Word. I want Him to help me see any diseased part of my heart so that He can bring healing. I am profoundly grateful that the One Who knows me best chooses NOT to condemn me, but to heal me. He not only heals my heart, He uses me for His honor to share with others.

Paul gave some super encouraging words to the church at Phillipi. I have taken these words into my heart for many years through hard times and suffering. Check this out….

⁴ Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! ⁵ Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.

⁶ Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. ⁷ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:4-7 NLT)

The Peace of God guards my heart and mind. I have surrendered all I am, all that I know and all that I have over to Him. I’m simply His manager of all of His stuff. His Word trains me how to manage on His behalf. I really don’t need to worry about anything, because it’s all His. He reminded me not to worry, but simply pray about everything.

I want His Peace so that I can face anything that comes my way.

I want His Peace so that I can receive mercy and dispense mercy to others.

I want His Peace and His Wisdom that accompanies it to direct my steps.

I want His Peace to protect and guard my heart as I live for Him.

I don’t always know what to do, where to go or what to say – He does. He can use me and my words to bring comfort and healing because they are really His Words that He has spoken into my heart. I’m anchoring my heart to His Peace and His Joy today. He has all things under His command. Peace is on the scene with His Presence in me and my heart is protected.

Pressing On!

Dwayne