Living From the Inside Out
Why Guarding Your Heart and Doing Regular Heart Health Checks Matters
Ever snapped on someone and thought, “Whoa… where did that come from?!” 👀
Yeah, you’re not alone.
Truth is, those random reactions usually aren’t random at all. They’re often the result of internal pressure that’s been building for way too long.
Why a Heart Health Check Actually Matters 🛑💬
What’s happening on the inside will always spill out on the outside. Your emotions, reactions, relationships, and even your peace all start with what’s going on in your heart.
You can’t keep faking like everything’s fine when your heart’s a whole mess on the inside. That’s why it’s time for a heart health check—a reset for the parts of you the world can’t see but you feel every single day.
The Bible Literally Says Guard Your Heart 🛡️✨
Proverbs 4:23 keeps it real:
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
This isn’t just self-care advice—it’s spiritual survival mode. If you don’t guard your heart, you’re leaving it wide open for toxic thoughts, shame, fear, and pressure that will wear you all the way out.
Signs You Definitely Need a Heart Health Check 👀💭
Random emotional blowups
Feeling emotionally drained 24/7
Saying yes when you should say no 😩
Carrying around shame, fear, or guilt
Struggling to hold on to your peace
If you’re nodding your head right now… yep, this blog is talking to you.
Setting Boundaries Isn’t Selfish—It’s Smart 🚧🙅♂️
Even Jesus took breaks. Luke 5:16 shows Him stepping away to pray even when people needed Him.
So here’s your permission slip: Setting boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s spiritual strategy. Boundaries protect your heart and make space for God to reset what’s really going on inside.
Real Steps to Start Your Heart Health Check 🩹💡
Check your gates—what are you letting influence your heart?
Set boundaries—start saying “no” without guilt 🚧
Make space for God—pause and let Him speak to your heart 🕊️
Be real—no more filters, be honest about the mess 😶🌫️
Stop fixing everything alone—God wants to carry it with you 🙏
This Week’s Heart Check Challenge ✅💬
Spot one area where you need better boundaries
Take 5 minutes a day to check in with your heart
Ask yourself:
Am I running on peace or pressure?
Where have I been saying yes out of guilt?
What do I need to let go and give to God?
Final Reminder 💭
You don’t have to hustle your way to healing. You don’t have to fix it all yourself.
It starts with a heart health check—letting God work from the inside out.
No pressure, no performance, just real peace. 🕊️💖
(New Living Translation Bible, 1996)
(New King James Version, 1975)