He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. (Proverbs 2:7-8)
A generation ago people left the doors of their homes unlocked, even when they went to work or on vacation. That's unheard of in our day and time. Today, we keep our doors both locked and dead-bolted... and just to be on the safe side we install alarm systems all because we want to be protected.
Guarding our families, homes, well-being, and possessions is important. What's more important is guarding our spirit. As we walk with God and grow in wisdom, which is His ways--His ways of thinking and His ways of behaving--He promises to be our protection.
Every day, when you spend time in God's Word and spend time with Him in prayer, you are strengthening yourself on the inside and at the same time God is guiding your steps through life.
Most of us would not leave home without locking the door and setting the alarm. Let's give our inner man the same diligence.
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