Guard What You Let In

Reflection

What are you allowing to shape your thoughts and beliefs?

Today's Scripture

Proverbs 4:23
"Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

Devotional

What you allow into your life matters. The things you watch, listen to, and think about are shaping your faith more than you realize. If you're constantly feeding on fear or negativity, it will affect how you pray.

Jesus said to let His Word abide in you. That means being intentional about what you focus on. Not everything deserves your attention, especially when you're in a battle.

There are some things you simply need to remove. Just like you wouldn't allow something harmful into your body, you shouldn't allow harmful thoughts or influences into your heart. Protecting your heart strengthens your faith.

Application

Remove one negative influence today and replace it with God's Word.

Prayer

Lord, help me guard my heart and be intentional about what I allow to shape my thoughts and faith.

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There's Power in Jesus' Name — Pastor Kelli

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