Guard your heart

S: “If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.”” Proverbs 4:8-9 NLT

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.” Proverbs 4:13 NLT

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.”

Proverbs 4:23-27 NLT

O: As a king my crown is not made up of gold, but embellished by the breathe of God himself. His wisdom that flows from each word off the page forms my crown. it gives me greatness and honor as I daily embrace it's beauty. Therefore, just as one would guard there house key around there neck and close to their heart, likewise I will take and guard the Lords instruction. For his commands and instruction are the key to life. 

A: Since my heart determines the course of my life and what's in my heart flows out of my mouth, I will guard my heart above how I guard my daughter. I will not speak negative with obstruction and stay away from speaking anything that wil compromise my true self. If I focus solely on what lies ahead and be strategic and intentional about marking out a plan I won't get sidetracked. I won't allow myself to step my foot in destruction.

P: I thank you oh awesome God that I can cast my cares in you. Father I am beyond my capacity of exhaustion. Help me to mark out time of rest and relaxation. I don't won't to waste time and energy on fighting to stay awake instead of fighting to speak. You have put thine words in thy mouth. Holy is your name! Your kingdom is here! Your kingdom has come before me and is waiting on me to take dominion over it. I pray for the crown wisdom as I speak in reverence and authority. Rest assured Abba, I will make relaxation a priority, for it is how you made me. Your full will be done in every area and every aspect of my life that I may not know of. Forgive me for not being my true self and therefore not guarding my heart above all. You know the desires of my heart. So not fail me for my lack of understanding. Deliver me from being so selfless that I neglect my wellbeing. Give me balance and my loved ones understanding. I belong to you and desire to be your servant. Take me and use me Lord. In Jesus name, amen.