Guard Your Heart Magazine February 2022 Issue 14

GUARD YOUR HEART MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2022 ISSUE 14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 Note from the editor

19 Prayers for the Nations

46 Healthy Foods

06 Guard Your Heart

40 Money Matters

15 Love

44 Teen Corner

49

59

Fashion Trends

BibleFacts

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.

GUARD YOUR

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Proverbs 4:23

Five Ways to Guard Your Heart 1.Pray 2. Read the Bible 3. Use discernment 4.Set boundaries 5.Listen to sound counsel

HEART

PROVERBS 27:19

As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.

The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.

Who can understand it?

JEREMIAH 17:9

GOD looks at the heart

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BE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE TO ONE ANOTHER, FORGIVING EACH OTHER, JUST AS IN CHRIST GOD FORGAVE YOU.

Ephesians 4:32

FOR THE SPIRIT GOD GAVE US DOES NOT MAKE US TIMID, BUT GIVES US POWER, LOVE AND SELFDISCIPLINE. 2 Timothy 1:7

IN FACT, THIS IS LOVE FOR GOD: TO KEEP HIS COMMANDS. AND HIS COMMANDS ARE NOT BURDENSOME 1 John 5:3

JOHN 3:16

GOD LOVES

YOU MUCH

LOVE God

others LOVE

yourself LOVE

Be Kind TO YOURSELF

PRAYERS FOR THE NATIONS

EACH MONTH OF 2022 GUARD YOUR HEART MAGAZINE WILL NAME SEVERAL NATIONS FOR US TO PRAY FOR

F A C T S

A B O U T

A F G H A N I S T A N

AFGHANI STAN OFFI CI AL NAME: I SLAMI C REPUBLI C OF AFGHANI STAN CAPI TAL CI TY: KABUL POPULATI ON: 40, 238, 872 AREA: 652, 230 SQ KM MAJOR LANGUAGES: DARI AND PASHTO

A F G H A N I S T A N

God, we pray for the peace of Afghanistan. We pray for the gospel to penetrate the land and for revival to breakout. Restructure the land and government to your liking Abba.

F A C T S

A B O U T

A N G O L A

ANGOLA OFFI CI AL NAME: REPUBLI C OF ANGOLA CAPI TAL CI TY: LUANDA POPULATI ON: 34, 626, 1 47 AREA: 1 , 246, 700 SQ KM MAJOR LANGUAGES: PORTUGUESE

A N G O L A

God, we pray for the peace of Angola. Raise up leaders in the country who know your name and will do what is best for the country.

Ignite revival upon the land.

F A C T S

A B O U T

B E L I Z E

BELI ZE OFFI CI AL NAME: BELI ZE CAPI TAL CI TY: BELMOPAN POPULATI ON: 41 0, 082 AREA: 22, 806 SQ KM MAJOR LANGUAGES: ENGLI SH

B E L I Z E

God, we pray for the peace of Belize. Raise up armies of leaders in the country who know your name and will release your word upon the people. Set them ablaze for you Lord.

F A C T S

A B O U T

B E L G I U M

BELGI UM OFFI CI AL NAME: KI NGDOM OF BELGI UM CAPI TAL CI TY: CI TY OF BRUSSELS POPULATI ON: 1 1 , 676, 824 AREA: 30, 528 SQ KM MAJOR LANGUAGES: FRENCH AND DUTCH

B E L G I U M

God, we pray for the peace of Belgium.

Uplift the youth and break revival in their camps. Remove failure and rejection from them. Guide the government leaders and expose corruption.

F A C T S

A B O U T

C H I L E

CHI LE OFFI CI AL NAME: REPUBLI C OF CHI LE CAPI TAL CI TY: SANTI AGO POPULATI ON: 6, 856, 939 AREA: 2, 81 0. 64 SQ KM MAJOR LANGUAGES: SPANI SH

C H I L E

God, we pray for the peace of Chile. Grant the leaders of the nation wisdom and discernment. Unite the people and cause the gospel to flourish upon the land.

F A C T S

A B O U T

N I G E R I A

CONGO OFFI CI AL NAME: DEMOCRATI C REPUBLI C OF THE CONGO CAPI TAL CI TY: KI NSHASA POPULATI ON: 94, 271 , 033 AREA: 342, 000 SQ KM MAJOR LANGUAGES: FRENCH

C O N G O

God, we pray for the peace of Congo. For your name sake rebuke the devourer from the land and lead the people into a new era of prosperity, grace, faith and love.

F A C T S

A B O U T

C U B A

CUBA OFFI CI AL NAME: REPUBLI C OF CUBA CAPI TAL CI TY: HAVANA POPULATI ON: 1 1 , 31 6, 1 50 AREA: 1 09, 884 SQ KM MAJOR LANGUAGES: SPANI SH

C U B A

God, we pray for the peace of Cuba. We bring reformation to the land. Revive fire in the hearts of the people for you.

Rebuild them and release your glory.

LOVE SHOULD NOT

HURT

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

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

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

1 TIMOTHY 6:10

FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL: WHICH WHILE SOME COVETED AFTER, THEY HAVE ERRED FROM THE FAITH, AND PIERCED THEMSELVES THROUGH WITH MANY SORROWS.

TEN WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR HEART FROM THE LOVE OF MONEY

by Jovenise Benjamin

1. Keep your eyes focus on Christ.

2. Use money as a tool.

3. Know your why, behind your desire for wealth.

4. Pay your tithes.

5. Donate to Charity.

6. Do not show off wealth.

7. Do not boast in your wealth.

8. Do not mistreat others because you have money.

9. Spend your money wisely.

10. Realize that it's God who give wealth and thank Him for trusting you with it.

How to stop

THE SPREAD OF GEMS

1

Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.

2

Dispose of single-use tissues properly.

3

Wash your hands with soap and water.

4

Avoid touching your face.

5

Keep a safe space between you and other people.

TEEN CORNER GUARD YOUR HEART MAGAZINE

FIVE WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOURSELF 1. Take care of your health and body through exercise.

2. Set daily, monthly and quarterly goals for yourself.

3. Use kind words when you speak to yourself.

4. Encourage yourself when you are down.

5. Forgive yourself.

HEALTHY FOODS

FIVE BENEFITS OF EATING FISH 1. Fish is high in important nutrients your body needs.

2. May lower your risk of heart attacks and strokes.

3. May reduce your risk of autoimmune diseases.

4. May boost brain health.

5. Fish is a Great Source of Vitamin D.

2022 DECLARATIONS “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

In the mighty name of Jesus, I declare this year everything changes in my favor. It’s my year of favor, protection, elevation, increase, blessings, purity, faith and every good thing that come from above. I have favor with God and with men, as I honor God, He is honoring me. 2022 is the year for me to access the blessings of God. Everything that the enemy stole from me is coming back seven folds. I declare no weapon formed against me or my family will prosper. I declare the fire of God surrounds me. I declare the angels of the Lord are ordering my steps and making my path straight. I will not be in the wrong place at the wrong time. My steps are ordered into everything God has for me. 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 2022. We are in good health. By the blood of Christ, I rebuke depression, anxiety and all manners of emotional instability from me and my family. We prosper in every way possible.

I declare blessings upon blessing upon me and my loved ones this year. We are flourishing. In the city and the countryside, we are blessed. We are mounting up on the wings of eagles. 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. We are filled with the joy and gladness of the Lord. The strength and glory of the Lord is being revealed in our lives. He is our hope and salvation. In Him we trust. Our faith is anchored in Him. In Jesus name.

Amen!

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For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:21

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

Proverbs 4:23

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BIBLEFACTS

INTERESTING FACTS

01 CHRISTIAN

The word Christian only appears 3 times in the Bible. These scriptures can be found in Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28 and 1 Peter 4:16.

02 JOHN 11:35

The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35.

03 SERPENT

The book first and last book of the Bible have the word serpent.

AND HE LAID HOLD ON THE DRAGON, THAT OLD SERPENT, WHICH IS THE DEVIL, AND SATAN, AND BOUND HIM A THOUSAND YEARS. REVELATION 20:2

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