Guard Your Heart With All Diligence

The verse, and what it asks of you.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

Lord, I want to guard my heart, because everything I do flows from it. Show me what I’ve let in that shouldn’t be there. Help me keep watch over what I look at, listen to, and dwell on. Let Your word be my guard. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The older wording of the same verse.

You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34

Father, I keep my heart with all diligence, so help me do it. Out of my heart come my words and my choices. Keep it clean, soft, and turned toward You. Let what comes out of me honor You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Three practical things.

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

Lord, show me how to guard my heart. Help me choose what I let in: the people, the media, the thoughts. Help me set healthy boundaries. And keep me in Your word, so that Your peace stands guard. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In relationships, friendships, and love.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23

Father, help me guard my heart in love. Give me wisdom to know who to trust. Let me not give away what is precious too fast. And let me not close off from everyone out of fear. Show me how to be careful, and still open. In Jesus’ name, amen.

What the Bible actually says.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23

You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. Matthew 12:34

Father, show me how the Bible says to guard my heart: by what I let in, by what I treasure, and by staying close to You. Teach me to do it daily. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Five small habits.

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

Lord, I want to guard my heart and mind. Help me: read Your word, choose my company, watch my media, rest, and pray. Make these habits, not rules. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In the unseen battle.

You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3

God, guard my heart spiritually. Keep me from what would drag me down. Let me put on Your peace, and keep it. Make me alert, but not afraid. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Before the day’s input starts.

Lord, before the day pours in, guard my heart. Help me notice what I’m taking in. Keep me close to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.