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

— Proverbs 4:23

Here are some of our primary heart shapers: family of origin, everyday life experiences, defining moments and sin.

A question we all should ask: What are the primary shapers of my heart?

Negative Heart Shapers » Sore Spots » Hindered Behavior

A great example of this is found in Numbers 13:26-32; 14:20-24.

• Sore Spots affect the story of our heart. Sore Spots usually surface in these ways: Shame, Fear, Inadequacy, A Sense of Rejection, Feeling Unvalued, Pride

• Sore Spots alter our story. The spies investigated the same land, had the same enemies, served the same God, yet had different hearts.

• Sore Spots can be a source of impact. Peter’s restoration and transformation provide a great example. (John 21 and Acts 2)