Gaurding My Heart: the Why and the How
Ever since I became a Christian, I have been doing the dance called "live like a Christian" and it isn't the easiest thing I have ever done. There are lots of things that go along with trying to live a righteousn life so that I can bring God glory through my existence. One of the commands of God is to guard my heart and there are quite a few reasons as to why we should do this as well as a few ways to do this. Today, I think I realized/affirmed for myself some of this. Here we go! Philippians 4:4-7"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again : rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, 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. In doing what Philippians 4:4-7 commands, you will be guarding your heart with the peace of God Himself! And what does that