It’s been 12 days of reminding ourselves, 12 days of checking on our hearts and 12 days of alignment.
So this is the final heart check, it may come up again, but for now, hold it close.
It’s easy to guard your heart for a season — when you’re on fire spiritually, or when heartbreak has made you cautious. The real test is whether you’ll guard your heart when no one is watching, when temptation feels stronger than your will, or when culture tells you that you’re being too serious or old fashioned about these things.
That’s why Scripture calls it: “a wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). Everything flows from it — your relationships, your decisions, your worship, even your marriage eventually. Your guarded heart is not a closed or cold heart, but a directed one that knows where it’s headed.
So as we close this series, here are three lasting truths I want you to carry with you:
1. Purity is holistic.
It’s not just about keeping your body and abstaining from premarital sex, but also your mind, your emotions, and your spirit.
You can say no with your body and still say yes with your heart through unguarded attachments.
Guarding your heart keeps every part of you aligned with God’s will.
2. Purity requires intentionality.
No one just drifts into purity. It takes daily choices, honest boundaries, and sometimes, the courage to walk away from what feels good but isn’t God.
3. Purity is worth it!
It’s not easy, but God is faithful. Every no to compromise is a louder yes to His purpose for you. And that yes to Him will never leave you empty. He always pours out to those who truly hunger for it.
As we close out these 12 days, remember this. Remember that guarding your heart is not for you to be afraid of sin, but for you to have faith in God’s design.
It’s for you to trust that the One who made your heart knows best how to keep it whole. He knows His sons, His daughters, and he knows who will best keep your heart guarded.
If you know this publication, you know the end of the series is just what it is — the end of a series.
It’s not the end of anything else.
And soon, I’ll be opening up something more intentional for this community. To make space for where we can actually talk, find counsel, and walk through these things together.
Of course, it won’t be free, not because I’m just trying to put a price tag to it though, but I need it to valuable.
I’ve seen firsthand how when things cost nothing, they’re often treated casually. Last time, so many schedules were skipped and my commitments were ignored.
I’ve come to believe that when we attach value through cost, we also attach seriousness and accountability.
So, if you’ve followed these 12 days and you’re longing for a deeper, structured way to keep walking this path, stay close.
Something is coming for you and I’m excited about it!
Remember to stay watchful, stay connected, stay consistent and stay pure; in heart, body and spirit.
Day 12 on Emotional Purity and Guarding Your Heart
There’s no shame here, only grace.
Love this. Purity is not a 12 day challenge, but a lifelong heart posture.