Fight For Your Heart

Scripture: Psalm 42:5 says, “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”

David gives us a great example to follow in Psalm 42. Do not be afraid of your emotions, learn how to praise God despite of them.

Personally, the last month has been an emotional rollercoaster. One day I’m up, and the next day I’m down. David shows us that it is normal to bring whatever you are feeling to God.

David was honest before God. He did not hide his feelings and real emotions. But in the end, he fought for his heart. David talked to himself and reminded himself to put his hope back in God and worship Him. We too need to remind ourselves that God is bigger than what we are facing. He is present help in a time of need, and working all things together for our good. 

You and I have to fight for our heart! Mental and emotional health flows from the heart.

Who is in charge of your heart? Who holds the keys to your emotions, feelings, and perspective in life? Too often, other people or things (our spouses, friends, parents, the media or a circumstance) control the condition of our heart. You have to fight for your heart. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” 

Fight for the condition of your heart because all issues, including mental and emotional health, flow from it.

Prayer: “Father, help me guard my heart. Help me see what it means for me to truly guard my heart. As I struggle with this, I will put my hope in you and praise you! Restore a pure and clean heart within me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”  

Song: So in Love – Isla Vista Worship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NT-HHq-oCU

With the love of Christ,

Pastor Joe