(1 Chronicles 4:10 NKJV) And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying,  “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.

(Romans 3:23 NKJV) for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

(1 Peter 5:8 NKJV) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

HOW TO LIVE A GUARDED LIFE:

1.   Guard Your Mind. 

(Matthew 7:24-27 NLT) “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”

2.    Guard Your Mouth.

(Psalm 141:3 NIV) Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.

(Mark 11:22-23 NIV) “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.

3.   Guard Your Family. 

(2 Timothy 1:5 NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

(Romans 12:11 NIV) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.