“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” NLT
A common challenge in today’s society: Someone marries an abusive spouse. Does she leave him and risk being lonely in the long run, in order to guard her heart now?
This scripture in proverbs might tell her to do exactly that. The problem is, there are all kinds of sin going on here - abuse, divorce, abandonment. Whose sin is worse?
Common interpretation of the bible from a confused reader that hasn’t gained wisdom from all of it’s scripture might just think they know what to do in this situation. How do those that don’t believe in Christ guard their hearts?
"Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.” Proverbs 24:12 NLT
Actually it’s God that guards our hearts; not us. We need to be praying for that. When you read on in the proverbs, the reality of it all should hit you like a ton of bricks.
Has God revealed His plan to you? Then you are blessed! Many do not know what God has planned for us, but He does. And He can be trusted with that plan. Because His will is good and perfect.
“Heavenly Father I thank you that every plan you ever devised came to be and it was perfect and good. I pray Lord that I would have peace as I walk out Your plan for my life. Give me wisdom to do your will I pray, In Jesus name. Amen.”
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