You always see the verse Proverb 4:23*, but what does it really mean to guard your heart and how does it affect you? Be very mindful of what is going on in your thoughts. You very well know that words have power to lift up to encourage or to tear down to destroy. Pay attention to the type of thoughts and dialogue going on in your mind. Some things to ask yourself: Are they positive? Are they negative? Do they line up with the character of God? Is it fear based? Is it anger based? Is it rage based? Is it frustration based? Basically, what is the theme of most…