The Antidote for Anxiety and Depression: Trust in Abba Father’s Care – Pt 81
An Unguarded Heart
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
– Proverbs 4:23
People usually reach out to one another when there is a crisis and persons are in distress. This is pertinent to the survival of human beings as everyone needs someone. The need for others is especially encouraged when suffering with anxiety and depression as being alone you are vulnerable to the devices of the enemy. Healing and deliverance manifest when you are able to talk about the things that are troubling to you and dear to your heart with others. Hence the reason persons are usually encouraged to seek professional counselling services when laypeople are unable to help them. It is important to be mindful that not everyone who reaches out to you in times of difficulties genuinely wants to help you. There are some people who would take advantage of your vulnerability and pretend to care just so that they can get you to share your heart then make mischief with it via gossip.
During challenging times, as you yearn for release from the distress you experience it is so easy to have an unguarded heart, that is, to exist without inner restraint, lacking concern for safety from the adversary and being insensitive to the subtle guidance of God. Thus, succumb to the temptation to talk about everything. However, it is wise not to express all your heart to everyone. Exposing your whole inner being, which encompasses your will, emotions and mind, with its secret contents on exhibition opens your heart to the assault of the enemy in the form of hurt, discouragement, disappointment, et cetera.
Therefore, above everything else it is imperative for you to guard your heart, as some object in a place that is confined, in order to preserve its sensitivity to God as by His Word He reveals His will and divine guidance for your life, which then come from within your whole inner being. When you feel the need to talk to someone, let the Holy Spirit direct you to the right people and guide your words as you pay attention to His delicate leading so that you may guard your heart diligently.
God bless you!
MY PRAYER FOR TODAY
Abba, I worship and give You glory. Thank You for reminding me in Your word today how important it is for me to guard my heart. I declare that I will be sensitive to your gentle leading and wise in my sharing the secrets of my heart. Therefore, I am protected from the onslaughts of the enemy. I pray this by faith in Jesus’ precious name with thanksgiving. Amen!
