Fresh Start Monday: A New Heart

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And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. (Ezekiel 36:26)

Consider the incredible breakthroughs in modern medicine, like organ transplants. Think about swapping out a diseased heart for a healthy one, giving someone a second chance at life. It’s mind-blowing, right? But let’s talk about a different kind of “heart transplant” — one that goes beyond the physical.

Ever felt stuck in the same old patterns, even when faced with a new opportunity? That’s where God steps in with a promise to upgrade our hearts. According to the prophet Ezekiel, God offers us a transformation from the inside out. Picture it: a heart free from the weight of past mistakes and the distractions that kept us off course. This isn’t just about staying alive; it’s about living differently.

Now, the cost of a physical heart transplant is heavy. It comes from the loss of another life, reminding us that a chance at life sometimes follows loss. The same principle applies to a spiritual heart transplant. It comes at the cost of someone’s death — in this case, Jesus. His sacrifice on the cross wiped our slate clean, making a new heart available to us.  As we step into 2024, ever thought about a fresh start? You can have a new heart, unburdened by past mistakes. It’s not about checking off a to-do list; it’s about allowing Jesus to give you and new heart and live through you.  Can’t get much easier than that!  the cost has been covered, and this new beginning is ready and waiting for you. Ready for a heart upgrade?

Prayer for the Day

God what are you  showing me?  What am I going to do about it? 

God help me to see one person that I can serve through a kind word, random act of kindness, or simple gift today?

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