Guard Your Ear Gate

Written By Cheryl Henderson

September 3, 2026

Scripture Of The Day

“And He said to them, ‘Be careful what you are listening to. The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and knowledge] that comes back to you—and more [besides].’” — Mark 4:24, Amplified Bible

By Cheryl Henderson

We are careful about what we allow through the doors of our homes, but how careful are we about what we allow through our ear gate?

Our ears are a gateway to our hearts and minds. What we continually listen to can influence what we think, what we believe, and ultimately how we live. Fear, criticism, negativity, and unbelief can fill our hearts if we listen to them long enough. But when we give our attention to God’s Word, faith begins to rise.

Jesus said, “Be careful what you are listening to.” In other words, pay attention! Not every voice deserves access to your heart. What you listen to matters. What you listen to repeatedly can shape what you believe. So choose your voices carefully—and make sure God’s voice is the loudest one you hear.

Today, guard your ear gate. Be intentional about what you listen to, whose voice you believe, and what you allow to take root in your heart. Give more attention to God’s truth than to the noise around you.

Cheryl Henderson

An Atlanta Ga native, Cheryl was married for 53 years to Ed Henderson. They have three sons and 8 grandchildren, and one great gran.

In January of 2021, Ed went home to be with the Lord after a brave fight with colon cancer.

Since 1985 Ed and Cheryl have been serving the Lord as evangelists in the Tennessee area and surrounding states.

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