Entry 41- Consideration: What We Take In Shapes Us

Ever found yourself debating whether to text your ex just to see if they’ve "changed"? Or convincing yourself that buying another plant is a responsible life choice? (Because, obviously, more oxygen.) What we consider—whether it’s relationships, decisions, or that second slice of cake—ends up shaping us- literally.

Think of your heart like an exclusive club. Not everyone and everything should get past security.

Proverbs 4:23 says, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Translation? If we keep letting just anything in—overthinking, negativity, unsolicited relationship advice from that one auntie—we’ll be spiritually exhausted before we know it.

I once convinced myself that responding to a "Hey, stranger" text from my ex was the mature thing to do. Turns out, it was the "let’s re-enter a cycle of unnecessary drama" thing to do. We often consider things based on emotions rather than wisdom. But Romans 12:2 reminds us to renew our minds so we can discern what’s actually good—and not just emotionally convenient.

Setting boundaries is like finally putting a password on your Wi-Fi. If you let just anyone connect, they’ll drain your energy and slow you down. Jesus had boundaries—He loved people, but He also took time to rest, pray, and escape crowds when needed. If He needed boundaries, we definitely do too.

What we consider, we eventually act on. Keep entertaining fear? You’ll never take a leap of faith. Keep dwelling on past hurt? Healing will stay on hold. Keep making excuses for people? You’ll keep getting hurt. But when we consider God’s Word first, our emotions, decisions, and relationships start to align in ways we never imagined.

Lord, help me to filter what I take in and focus on what truly matters. Teach me to consider Your wisdom before my emotions, to guard my heart like a bouncer at an exclusive club, and to make decisions that align with Your will. And if I ever think about texting my ex again, please let my phone mysteriously die. In Jesus’ name, Amen.