1. guard your heart 大公園靈糧堂 Pastor Esther Chang 2014.09.21

2. Risk of unguarded heart! a bleeding heart a change of heart a heart of gold a heart of stone a heart-to-heart A heavy purse makes a light heart a man after own heart Absence makes the heart grow fonder aching heart after own heart at heart bare heart be all heart be for the faint-hearted bleeding heart bless heart break heart by heart chicken-hearted close to heart Cold hands, warm heart cross heart Cross my heart cry heart out die of a broken heart do heart good eat heart out eat your heart out!

3. emptier than a banker's heart enshrine in heart Faint heart never won fair lady faint of heart find it in heart follow heart from the bottom of heart from the heart half-hearted harden heart have a change of heart have a heart have a heart of gold have a heart of stone Have a heart! have a heart-to-heart have best interest at heart have heart go out to have heart in mouth have heart in the right place have heart set against have heart set on have heart stand still heart and soul heart bleeds heart goes out to heart is in boots heart is in mouth heart is in the right place heart isn't in heart isn't in it

4. heart misses a beat heart out heart sinks heart skips a beat Home is where the heart is Hope deferred makes the heart sick in heart of hearts It is a poor heart that never rejoices It's're breaking my heart! know by heart learn by heart let heart rule head light purse makes a heavy heart lose heart lose heart to man after my own heart not have the heart not have the heart to do one's heart goes out to one's heart is in mouth one's heart is in the right place one's heart is set against one's heart is set on one's heart misses a beat one's heart stands still open heart open heart to out of the goodness of heart pour heart out put hand on heart put heart and soul into

5. put heart into set heart against set heart on sick at heart steal heart strike at the heart of take heart take into heart take to heart tear heart out the hearts and minds of to heart's content warm the cockles of heart way to a man's heart is through his stomach wear heart on sleeve What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over win heart with a heavy heart with all heart young at heart

6. Risk of unguarded heart! Your heart affects your decision, emotions, mood, people skills, and even job performance tremendous impact of your “heart" guard your heart!

7. @Prov 23:7for he is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you. Proverbs 22:17 - 24: 22 has 30 sets of the words of wise men. 23: 6-8 is the eighth, Warning people not to eat the food provided by the "stingy man", similar to verse 1-3 of the delicacies of the greedy rulers I. God reminded us:

8. 23:3 “that food is deceptive” a stingy man — for he is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you., When the guests realized what kind of a person the host is, he wants to spit it out what he ate, feeling really stupid!

9. II. God reminded us further: @Prov 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” “Above all else, guard your heart….. (the most important thing, is to guard your heart) “Keep your heart with all vigilance” (full alert) People should guard their own heart, for it is the wellspring of life (the heart is a fountain)

10. our lives is the product of our hearts Proverbs 4:23 tells us that the most important priority thing in life is to guard your heart

11. III. guard your heart: How? God's Prescription: 1 nourish your heart -- strong heart for nourishment, you have to eat, to drink, take nutrition A. Eat, drink the word of God

12. * a God's words are the most nourishing to our hearts Ps 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Ps 19:8The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Ps 19:9The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. Ps 19:10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Ps 19:11By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

13. Ps 12:6And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times. God's Words are the purest, most organic, non-toxic, most nutritious, also help you detox

14. * b. how to eat and drink the word of God? To read, to meditate, and to memorize! Ps 1:2But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. Ps 1:3He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

15. Deut 6:5Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deut 6:6These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Deut 6:7Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deut 6:8Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Deut 6:9Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.

16. B. craving the word of God ----- cultivate a good appetite for the Word 1Pet 2:1Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 1Pet 2:2Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

17. (1) You must be determined to choose the right food "Pure spiritual milk ----- word of God.” (2) to eat and drink the word of God, is to read the Word of God appetite will grow God's Word help us to grow and mature, give us wisdom, give us comfort, strength and hope!

18. 2 cleanse your heart, healthy heart purify yourselves by obeying the the Word of God 1Pet 1:22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. Ps 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. John 8:31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. John 8:32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

19. 3 follow the Lord -- protection of our heart John 8:12When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” When Dawn appears, the darkness fled, When Light appears, it drives away all darkness Jam 4:8Come near to God and he will come near to you. Ps 139:23Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Ps 139:24See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

20. Conclusion: a better life starts from the "heart" Prov 23:7for he is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. Prov 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. a better life starts from the "heart" "guard your heart”, embrace a wonderful life!