Ever follow your heart only to be led astray?
Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV)
9The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?
The truth is, we have all gotten into trouble following our hearts...
Our hearts deceive us telling us what we want to hear, that what we want is right, and that simply is not trustworthy! Instead, we need to rely on the truth of God's Word, the Bible, when faced with ANY questions! God's way is the right way; our way will lead us astray... and why we should also guard our hearts!
Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
23Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
What are some of the things you open your heart to? Guard your heart from?
We've come up with a starter list taken from all over the Bible of both things to open your heart to, and things to guard your heart from. These are not exhaustive lists, but rather something to get you thinking...
Open Your Heart To...
Love, Joy, Peace, Unity, Goodness, Discipline, Listen, Obedience, Restoration, Repentance, Prayer, Salvation, Confession, Purity, Healing, Submission, Humility, Forgiveness, Beauty, Mercy, Kindness, Trust, Truth, Compassion, Integrity, Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Grace, Guidance, Fellowship, Ministry, Eternal Life, Resurrection, Freedom, Perseverance, Patience, Courage, God's Promises, Nurture, New Life, Confidence in Christ, and more...
Guard Your Heart From...
Sin, Doubt, Satan, Condemnation, Temptation, Pride, Shame, Guilt, Hatred, Impurity, Discord, Hypocrisy, Greed, Worry, Slander, Filthy Language, Dissension, Betrayal, Disobedience, Dishonor, Worldliness, Destructive, Materialism, Lying, Bitterness, Laziness, Fear, Fraud, Anger, Violence, Rebellion, Oppression, Possessiveness, Jealousy, Judgment, Isolation, Sexual Immorality, Unrighteousness, Idolatry, Gossip, Separation from God, and more...
Our ministry's purpose is to help restore women's hearts to God's design--Women loving and living for Him!
