The heart is the command center of our lives. It’s where our deepest affections, motives, and loyalties live.

OPENING SCRIPTURE:

Guard your HEART above all else, for IT DETERMINES THE COURSE OF YOUR LIFE (Proverbs 4:23 NLT)

• The heart is the core of who we are—our thoughts, desires, emotions, and will.
• The root of every action, the source of every motive, and the place where every decision begins.
• Centering our hearts on God is so important.

Billy Graham

• Preached the gospel to more than 215 million people in over 185 countries.
• What made Billy Graham so impactful wasn’t his fame—it was his
  His heart was centered on one thing: sharing the love of Jesus.

“When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; When health is lost, something is lost; When character is lost, all is lost.”

• His character, His mission, His purpose, His entire life was centered on Jesus.

The inscription on his gravestone reflects his humility his focus, his heart:

“Preacher of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.”

• No titles. No accomplishments. Just a heart centered on Christ.

God cares about our investments.

“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. (Matthew 6:19-21 NLT)

If you want to where someone’s heart is at? Just look at their investments: time, energy, resources and finances.

3 practical ways on to how to center your hearts.

#1 CENTER YOUR HEART ON GOD’S PRESENCE

“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” (Psalm 27:4 NIV)

• God’s presence became the center of King David’s life.

You center your heart when you get in God’s presence.

Your heart like a compass—it always points to what it’s centered on.

Use the built-in compass- Your Heart, to find your way if you’re lost.

“DRAW NEAR TO GOD and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8 NIV)

• When we intentionally draw near, He meets us there!

#2 CENTER YOUR HEART WITH GOD’S WORD

You can use the Word of God to center everything.

“For the WORD OF GOD is ALIVE and ACTIVE… it judges the Thoughts and ATTITUDES of THE HEART.” (Hebrews 4:12 NIV)

• The word of God is alive and active. It can read you!
• “The Bible is not an old history book—it’s a current events book that reads your life.” – Billy Graham
• Don’t just read the Bible; let it read you.
• God’s word is not just instruction and transformation; it is also direction.

YOUR WORD is a lamp to GUIDE my feet and a light FOR MY PATH. (Psalm 119:105)

• When we store His Word in our hearts, it becomes our internal guide and guardrail.

#3 CENTER YOUR HEARTS BY SURRENDERING

We often want God’s blessing, but we also want to stay in control.

“The greatest thing about faith in God is that it’s not about getting your way—it’s about surrendering your will.” – Rick Warren

A divided heart leads to a distracted life.

“Trust in the Lord with ALL YOUR HEART and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5–6 NIV)

• Trust with ALL OUR HEART, not part of it.
• Surrender isn’t losing—it’s trusting.

CONCLUSION

What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through this message?