Pray for the Youth and Singles: Guard Your Heart

Meditate On It

1. According to the context of the passage, what is the author (a father-like figure) asking the audience (possibly his child) to consider and follow (vv20-22)?

2. What does the “heart” in this verse represent? How can one watch over it or guard it (v23a)?

3. Read Jeremiah 17:9. What does it say regarding the heart?

4. Read Psalm 139:23-24. What is to be done to ensure that the heart is realigned to God?

5. The heart of a person is like a well-spring overflowing into that person’s life. How can people guard their hearts as instructed in Proverbs 3:5-6?

Apply It

This simple proverb of a parent to their child can be a great way to guard ourselves against worldly enticements and live in tune with God and His ways. Our hearts need to be intricately guarded so that we may not be swayed off the path in following the Lord.

1. Take an inventory of my thought life through Philippians 4:8. Do I meditate on what is:

• True
• Honorable
• Right
• Pure
• Lovely
• Admirable
• Excellent
• Praise-worthy

2. Are there any burdens or distractions in your heart today? List them down and cast them on the Lord for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).

3. By faith, I will engage the heart of other youth & singles through…

Set Simple, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic, Time-bound (SMART) commitments

Example: “I will engage with my son and daughter/nephew and niece by spending quality time with them, doing their favorite bonding activity next weekend.”

Pray It

Let us petition God for our youth and singles regarding such areas as:

• Excellence in school or at work
• Healthy family relationships
• Victory over addictions (drugs, pornography, digital/gaming)
• Sexual purity and self-control
• Overcome depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts

Be intentional this week by reaching out and praying with a younger person.