Pray for Changed Hearts

Pray for Changed Hearts

Deuteronomy 30:6 KJV says:

“And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.”

As I read this verse, I was reminded of people I know and love who seem resistant to the Gospel. Maybe there is someone like that in your life too. We can share the truth about Jesus, pray for them, and long to see them come to faith. But sometimes we wonder, “Will they ever believe?”

This verse gives me hope because it reminds me that God is the One who changes hearts.

We cannot make someone believe in Jesus. But we can pray and ask God to do what only He can do—to open their eyes, soften their hearts, and draw them to Jesus Christ.

So if there is someone on your heart today, don't give up praying. Ask God to bring them to repentance and faith in Jesus, who died for their sins and rose again.

The same God who changed hearts throughout Scripture is still changing hearts today.

If you are not yet trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation, turn to Him today. Believe in Him, repent of your sins, and follow Him.

Him Who Loves Us

Him Who Loves Us

Revelation 1:5 NIV

“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.”

As I read this verse, I noticed those beautiful words: “Him who loves us.”

Think about the love of Jesus toward you right now. His love is there. He is there with you.

If you do not know the saving love of Jesus, I encourage you to trust Him alone to save you and forgive you for all your sins.

And if you know the Lord Jesus, take a moment to thank Him for all His loving acts toward you.

When considering the worst thing you may have to face, consider the worst thing our Lord Jesus had to face—the cross. He faced it for you.

Jesus said in John 15:13:

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

The love of Jesus is shown to us by His willingness to die for us.

Romans 5:8 says:

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

What a wonderful thought to carry with us today: Jesus loves us. He proved that love at the cross, and through His blood He has freed us from our sins.

If you have never trusted Jesus alone for salvation, trust Him today.

And if you already belong to Him, thank Him for His amazing love.

This is a special day—a day to remember that you are loved by Jesus.

A Life With Purpose

A Life With Purpose

Ephesians 1:11 KJV

“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will.”

As I read that this morning, I was reminded that as believers in Jesus Christ, we have obtained an inheritance according to the purpose of God.

Our lives are not accidents. God’s chosen children have been given a beautiful purpose in life—having faith in Jesus Christ and following Jesus daily.

And what a privilege it is to experience the presence of our Heavenly Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

People may try to tell us, or treat us, as if we have little or no value. But God says otherwise. We are of such value to Him that He sent His one and only Son, Jesus, to earth to take the punishment for our sins.

Our purpose is not measured by worldly accomplishments, possessions, or recognition.

Our purpose is to follow Jesus, obey His teachings, and give all the glory to God.

That is a life with purpose.

God Our Shield

God Our Shield

Psalm 5:12 NLT

“For you bless the godly, O LORD; you surround them with your shield of love.”

As I read this Bible verse this evening, I thought about how you and I can have confidence that God surrounds us with His protective shield of love wherever we go.

We are reminded in Psalm 3:3:

“But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.”

I love that. God lifts us up when we are down, and He is our refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 18:30 says:

“This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”

And God even gives us our own personal shield for spiritual warfare—the shield of faith.

Ephesians 6:16 says:

“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.”

Thank God He is our shield. He is our defender and our refuge in times of trouble. And through faith in Jesus, He prepares us to stand firm when spiritual battles come.

So, fellow follower of Jesus, whatever you may be facing today, remember: God is your shield.