Tending to Your Heart
Tending to your heart is a lifestyle!
“Watch over and guard your heart with all diligence for out of it flow the springs of life.” -Proverbs 4:23
To walk in your healing, be attentive to your heart and take note of: disappointment, discouragement, fear, loneliness, worry, anxiety, lust, anger, hatred, or anything that moves you out of peace and rest throughout the day. If we do not turn to Jesus and let Him meet our need, we will fill our hearts with something else. Jesus says, “Do not let your heart be troubled [distressed or agitated]” in John 14:1. We can choose!
When you are moved from that place of security and rest, turn your mind and heart to God and ask out loud: “Father what is this really about?” and read Psalm 139:23-24.
Listen and don’t discount what you receive. He may reveal:
Sin you need to repent of
A lie you are believing
Someone you need to forgive
A spirit you have given access to
After God has revealed something to you, follow these 5 steps:
RECOGNIZE
Recognize honestly and humbly admit any lie or action you need to take. Forgive and bless others where necessary.
RENOUNCE
Renounce the lie out loud and break off any partnership with the enemy.
REPENT
Repent for partnering with the enemy in giving the lie authority. Ask forgiveness for – any sinful reaction to your wound by self-protection, denial, self-comfort … etc. – (or) any sin He reveals.
RECEIVE
Matthew 12:43-45 says, “An empty heart invites attack.” Fill your heart with living truth and read Romans 10:17! Ask what truths your Heavenly Father has for your heart in exchange for the lies. If possible, take time to journal them. Let them sink into and fill your heart. How do you that? By rejoicing!
REJOICE
Rejoice in what He has given you in exchange for the lie (aloud if possible)! Declare it over your life! Thank Him, worship Him, and ask for more!