But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.” Jeremiah 17:10 NLT
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 KJV
When it comes to matters of the heart, we’d do well to trust our Lord’s
instructions about how to deal with people. God’s instructions are given to
preserve and protect us. Scripture says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for
everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23 NIV). Notice the scripture
instructs us to guard our own hearts.
Why? Because God can give us instructions to protect us all day long, but we
still play a part in our own hearts’ protection. That part is obedience. The
way we guard our hearts is to follow the Holy Spirit's faintest of whispers.
When He says, "leave him alone," "don't go out with her,"
"cease communication with him," etc., we’d better listen if we want
to avoid heartbreak. The Holy Spirit’s instructions will save us. If we don't
follow His voice our hearts will be unguarded, and we'll get hurt. Our prayer
every day should be, "God help me guard my heart by following the
instructions You give me."
You’re beholden to only God. Don't let anyone make you feel like you need to put your heart at risk to do them a favor. It’s your right and responsibility to guard your heart by following God’s voice alone. Mama, daddy, friend, or sister can't save you when a relationship goes bad, so stop relying so heavily on the advice of others. People will sacrifice your heart to make themselves look good, but God never will. He has your best intentions at heart. Follow His voice. Whatever He says to you, do it.
You’re beholden to only God. Don't let anyone make you feel like you need to put your heart at risk to do them a favor. It’s your right and responsibility to guard your heart by following God’s voice alone. Mama, daddy, friend, or sister can't save you when a relationship goes bad, so stop relying so heavily on the advice of others. People will sacrifice your heart to make themselves look good, but God never will. He has your best intentions at heart. Follow His voice. Whatever He says to you, do it.
Jesus replied, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is
that to you? As for you, follow me.” John 21:22 NLT
All best,
Kaila
All best,
Kaila
