GUARD YOUR HEART

Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Some versions read 'for from it flow the springs of life.' I've been thinking of this verse lately...and am wondering exactly HOW do I do this? How can I guard my heart?

Proverbs 4
Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. (4)
Get wisdom, get understanding...she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. (5-6)
Hold on to instruction...for it is your life. (13)
Turn your ear to my words...keep them within your heart...for they are life. (20-22)

Wisdom will guard our hearts...and give us life.

Philippians 4
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (6-7)
Whatever is true...noble...right...pure...lovely...admirable -if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. (8)

Peace will guard our hearts...and minds.

Guarding our hearts starts with our thoughts and what we allow in our minds!
Guarding our hearts is impossible without God; we need His word and instruction to protect us.
Guarding our hearts gives us LIFE!

You will keep in perfect peace those minds who are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3

Blessed are those who find wisdom...she is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her...and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her. Proverbs 3:13-18