Proverbs 4:23

       “Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.” The word “diligence” here means “guard”. We are to keep our hearts guarded; the only way I know how to do that is by being in the Word and praying daily. What you read, what you listen to, and who you hang around with can make a difference between living for God or being in the World believing you’re doing the right thing. When the Word dwells in you, your thought life changes, then your actions change and your life begins to change into the godly life God desires for you. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil (Luke 6:45). Where do you want to be spiritually a year from now, or 5 years from now? Start guarding your heart by spending more time in the Word, listening to Christian and Worship music, and getting into groups of like-minded men (for guys), or women (for you ladies), and see how close you get to your spiritual goals.