Guard Your Heart Magazine December 2021 Issue 12

GUARD YOUR HEART MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE 12

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GYHM TABLE OF CONTENTS

04 NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

13 CHRISTMAS MAZE

24 MONEY MATTERS

28 TEEN CORNER

40 BIBLE FACTS

GYHM ISSUE 12 December 2021

from the editor Guard your Heart Magazine existences in order to glorify God and be a positive model to Christians worldwide. This magazine was birth through faith and prayer. It is a Christian magazine and focuses on various topics that needs to be addressed in the Christian community worldwide.

We believe that the word of God is alive and a two edge-sword. As you read each testimony and

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the

article in this magazine it is my hope that you will

Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

be inspired and transformed more into the image

plans to give you hope and a future."

of Jesus Christ. Through this magazine I hope you

Jeremiah 29:11

will make a stand for your Christian views and will live a life of purpose.

If you are creative in any way through poetry, writing or want to share your testimony in this magazine or write on a topic that you are passionate about contact us at gyhmmagzine@gmail.com.

Jovenise Benjamin

Jovenise Benjamin EDITOR IN CHIEF

THE BIRTH OF A MOVEMENT Guard Your Heart Ministries or GYHM was founded on December 2017 by Jovenise Benjamin. This ministry was first launched as a Facebook page and since then has expanded. GYHM has members all around the world. Besides our main page we have two private Facebook groups: Guard Your Heart Ministries (ladies) and Guard Your Heart Ministries (gentleman). On the main page as well as the private pages we post daily devotionals, advice, quotes and scriptures to inspire others.

As of 2020, GYHM has a website, gyhm.org and has also launched a clothing store on teespring.com.

In 2020, the Lord begun to speak to our founder about launching a magazine, which has been a childhood dream of hers. The purpose of Guard Your Heart Magazine is to empower and inspire others to dream big and pursue their God given dreams. We hope that each story shared will inspire you to overcome the hurdles in your life and pursue what God has laid out in your heart to do.

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THE WORD BECAME FLESH AND MADE HIS DWELLING AMONG US. WE HAVE SEEN HIS GLORY, THE GLORY OF THE ONE AND ONLY SON, WHO CAME FROM THE FATHER, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH. John 1:14

TODAY IN THE TOWN OF DAVID A SAVIOR HAS BEEN BORN TO YOU; HE IS THE MESSIAH, THE LORD.

Luke 2:11

“GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST HEAVEN, AND ON EARTH PEACE TO THOSE ON WHOM HIS FAVOR RESTS.” Luke 2:14

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CHRISTMAS

Christmas Can you help Santa get to the gift as soon as possible?

Hope Hope is found in Christ Hope relies on God Hope believes in the future Hope brings honor Hope in God brings guidance Hope in God produce joy Hope in God produce peace Hope produce patience Hope builds faith Hope abides Hope does not bring shame Hope produce a future Hope produce trust in God Hope strengthens faith Hope believes God's promises Hope brings comfort Hope produce eternal life Hope is steadfast Hope trust God's word Hope deferred is bad Hope does not give up Hope rises from character

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Psalm 39:7 Psalm 147:11 Proverbs 23:18 Psalm 25:3 Psalm 25:5 Romans 15:13 Romans 15:13 Romans 12:12 Romans 8:24 1 Corinthians 13:13 Romans 5:5 Proverbs 23:18 Psalm 71:5 1 Peter 3:15 Hebrews 6:1 Lamentations 3:24 Titus 3:7 Hebrews 10:23 Psalm 119:114 Proverbs 13:12 Psalm 71:14 Romans 5:3-4

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Faith Faith produce hope Faith abides Faith protects Faith comes from God's word Faith produce miracles Faith arise from grace Faith depends on God Faith believes in the impossible Faith without works is dead Faith rejects fear Faith rejects doubt Faith produce endurance Faith produce victory Faith is a shield Faith produce strength Faith produce healing Faith to faith the righteous live Faith does not give ups Faith is perfected by Christ Faith believes in God Faith activates the prophetic Faith produce sonship in Christ

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Hebrews 11:1 1 Corinthians 13:13 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Romans 10:17 Mark 11:22-24 Ephesians 2:8-9 1 Corinthians 2:5 Hebrews 11:1-13:25 James 2:14-26 James 1:5-8 James 1:5-8 2 Timothy 4:7 1 John 5:4 Ephesians 6:16 1 Corinthians 16:13 Mark 10:52 Romans 1:17 1 Timothy 6:12 Hebrews 12:2 Mark 11:22 Hebrews 11:11 Galatians 3:26

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Love Love covers a multitude of sin Love never ends Love is everlasting Love is selfless Love is patient Love is kind Love does not boast Love is not envious Love is not arrogant Love is not rude Love does not force Love is not irritable Love is not resentful Love rejects wrong doing Love bears all things Love supports Love is hopeful Love endures Love never ends Love is not secretive Love practice self-control Love is spelled G.O.D.

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1 Peter 4:8 1 Corinthians 13:8 Jeremiah 31:3 Philippians 2:3 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians 13:8 Proverbs 27:5-6 2 Timothy 1:7 1 John 4:8

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MONEY MATTERS

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ROMANS 13:8

LET NO DEBT REMAIN OUTSTANDING, EXCEPT THE CONTINUING DEBT TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER, FOR WHOEVER LOVES OTHERS HAS FULFILLED THE LAW.

10 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY

by Jovenise Benjamin

1. Have a plan and budget.

2. Use cash and allocate a specific amount to be used.

3. Talk to a financial advisor.

4. Pay yourself first when you get paid.

5. Find ways to limit your expenses.

6. Cook your own food.

7. Connect with people who will help you stay accountable.

8. Shop at discount stores.

9. Plan out what you will buy when you go shopping and only spend on what you need.

10. Pay off debt using the snowball method.

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2021

Write the Vision

jovenisebenjamin.com Reflecting on the past year and having a plan for the new year is very important. If you want to maximize your time, resources and success in 2021, purchase this 2021 "Write the Vision" digital planner.

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Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us--none can compare to You--if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.

Psalm 40:5

The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.

Psalm 33:11

PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR God, I pray this new year will be my best year yet. As the days of 2021 draws to a close, I pray you will prepare my heart, mind and life for the new things you want to do in my life. I pray you will go before me and with me during the new year. I pray you will open divine doors for me and my family that only you can do. I thank you in advance for meeting every need that I have. In Jesus name. Amen!

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Jeremiah 33:3

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HOLIDAY FOOD

HOT CHOCOLATE Ingredients 4 cups half-and-half cream 7 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped 2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Optional: Whipped cream, candy canes and marshmallows

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HOT CHOCOLATE Directions

In a large saucepan, add half-and-half cream and heat over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. But, do not let it boil. Once bubbles start to form remove from the heat; whisk in the chocolates and extract. Return to the heat; cook and stir until heated through. Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream, candy canes and marshmallows.

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2021 DECLARATIONS No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

Isaiah 54:17

In the mighty name of Jesus, I declare this is my year to shine. This is the year for me to access the blessings of God. This is the year for the enemy to release my blessings and return all he has stolen. I declare no weapon formed against me or my family will prosper. I declare the angels of the Lord are ordering my steps and making my path straight. I declare peace, joy, clarity, discernment, wisdom, humility and success are my portion. I declare my family members and I will have a sound mind in 2021. By the blood of Christ, I rebuke depression, anxiety and all manners of emotional instability from me and my family.

I declare blessings upon blessing upon me and my loved ones this year. I declare in the city and the countryside we will be blessed. We declare the favor of God is with us and we have favor with men.

By the power of Christ and the Holy Spirit I command and release angels to fight the devil and his agents on my behalf and my loved ones. I employ the angel of God to destroy every plan of the enemy concerning my life and the lives of my family members. I declare we are sealed and protected by the blood of Jesus Christ, who is the author and finisher of our faith. By the blood of Christ, we are covered from untimely death. By the blood of Christ, we are protected from every device and weapon of the enemy and his agents. By the blood of Christ my family and I are protected from witchcraft and workers of divination. I declare my family will serve the Lord and are moving from glory to glory. I declare my family is whole and prosperous. By the blood of Christ no one and nothing can stop our progress. In Jesus name. Amen!

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ISAIAH 7:14

THEREFORE THE LORD HIMSELF WILL GIVE YOU A SIGN: THE VIRGIN WILL CONCEIVE AND GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND WILL CALL HIM IMMANUEL.

MATTHEW 1:21

SHE WILL GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND YOU ARE TO GIVE HIM THE NAME JESUS, BECAUSE HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR SINS.

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BIBLEFACTS

INTERESTING FACTS

01 JESUS

Jesus Was Born in the Same Village as King David.

02 400 YEARS OF SILENCE

Jesus’ Birth Came after 400 Years of Silence from God. During the 400 years of silence other nations ruled over Israel. During that time God did not speak to the Israelites as He did through the prophets in the Old Testament.

03 WISE MAN

TIt took the wise men two years to travel to the place where Jesus was. Hence why Herod ordered for all children up to two years old to be killed.

MOREOVER THE LORD SAID UNTO ME, TAKE THEE A GREAT ROLL, AND WRITE IN IT WITH A MAN'S PEN CONCERNING MAHERSHALALHASHBAZ. ISAIAH 8:3

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