The Heart Guard

The Lord will protect you and keep you safe from all dangers.

The Lord will protect you now and always wherever you go.

Psalm 121:7–8 (CEV)

He loves me. He loves me not.

She loves me. She loves me not.

Oh, the perils of teenage romance! It has more highs and lows, twists and turns than a Six Flags park ride. Whether you’re on the ride of a relationship or watching from the sidelines, it can feel like one long trail of tears. Almost everyone, it seems, is going to get their heart broken.

So how does one stay sane through it all and not go off the rails? Keep your eyes on Jesus. Give him your heart, and ask for his protection. Have fun with getting to know people, but trust God alone to make you happy, fulfilled, confident.

God is the one who knows everything about you and still loves you. He’s the one who will bring you to your full potential. He is the only one who will always be faithful and loving. He knows what is best for you and can make you happy for the long term.

So when love interests come and go, when you experience rejection, when you’re treated unfairly, when the game seems to make no sense . . . hold on to the protector of your heart.

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Like a mighty eagle protects her babies in the nest, God covers you and protects you. Think about his great love as you write today's verse on some paper or in a journal.

INSPIRATION

“Only leaning on our faithful Father and longing to please him with everything we do will set the stage for a beautiful romance.”

—Eric Ludy, author of book When God Writes Your Love Story

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Psalm 23:1

Ezekiel 34:11–12a

John 10:11

John 15:9