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Bro. Bill · 02-03-2023, 05:54 AM

Developing a Tender Heart
Ezekiel 36:25-28
The Lord wants to give each of us a "heart of flesh" so that we will be pliable and responsive to Him. When touched by the finger of God, a tender heart yields to the pressure and assumes the form He desires, much like a lump of clay that allows the potter to determine the shape of the vessel.
To aid in this process, God has sent the Holy Spirit to indwell each believer and awaken responsiveness in him or her. By yielding to the Spirit's promptings with ready obedience, the heart becomes increasingly tender and sensitive to His leading. The Lord is able to impart greater understanding of His Word to a soft heart because it has faithfully accepted and obeyed previous teachings.
Any resistance to God will result in hardening. But those who are accustomed to intimacy with Christ—which is the result of submission to Him—will be quick to deal with sin and return to the place of obedience and blessing.
People with tender hearts stay closely connected to the body of Christ, seeking to build up and encourage others in their walk of faith. Such individuals are not only receptive to what God wants to tell them; they are also teachable, in that they are willing to listen and be corrected by others.
This week when you read your Bible and pray, let your heart be soft toward the words of God. As He pokes His finger into each hard area, listen to His instructions, and rely on the Spirit's power to help you yield and obey. Let Him shape you into a beautiful and useful vessel.
Dr. Stanley

Texas Grown · 02-03-2023, 06:22 AM

AMEN!

It's Friday! Yall have a safe and blessed weekend!

The fish are biting and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

EarleyBird · 02-03-2023, 06:28 AM

Amen

Gerald G · 02-03-2023, 06:33 AM

Amen

OleTomTalker · 02-03-2023, 06:42 AM

yes

BBBGP · 02-03-2023, 06:51 AM

thank you bro bill!

Gumbo Man · 02-03-2023, 07:48 AM

Amen Bro. Bill

Mtltx · 02-03-2023, 07:54 AM

Thanks Bro. Bill

Bro. Bill · 02-03-2023, 08:47 PM

Up

ClayW · 02-03-2023, 10:21 PM

Amen

Thanks for sharing!

Aggiehunter08 · 02-03-2023, 10:36 PM

Amen

MeBilly · 02-04-2023, 09:00 AM

Amen

02-03-2023, 05:54 AM	#1
Bro. Bill Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress Texas Hunt In: Hill country	Developing A Tender Heart Developing a Tender Heart Ezekiel 36:25-28 The Lord wants to give each of us a "heart of flesh" so that we will be pliable and responsive to Him. When touched by the finger of God, a tender heart yields to the pressure and assumes the form He desires, much like a lump of clay that allows the potter to determine the shape of the vessel. To aid in this process, God has sent the Holy Spirit to indwell each believer and awaken responsiveness in him or her. By yielding to the Spirit's promptings with ready obedience, the heart becomes increasingly tender and sensitive to His leading. The Lord is able to impart greater understanding of His Word to a soft heart because it has faithfully accepted and obeyed previous teachings. Any resistance to God will result in hardening. But those who are accustomed to intimacy with Christ—which is the result of submission to Him—will be quick to deal with sin and return to the place of obedience and blessing. People with tender hearts stay closely connected to the body of Christ, seeking to build up and encourage others in their walk of faith. Such individuals are not only receptive to what God wants to tell them; they are also teachable, in that they are willing to listen and be corrected by others. This week when you read your Bible and pray, let your heart be soft toward the words of God. As He pokes His finger into each hard area, listen to His instructions, and rely on the Spirit's power to help you yield and obey. Let Him shape you into a beautiful and useful vessel. Dr. Stanley

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02-03-2023, 06:22 AM	#2
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	AMEN! It's Friday! Yall have a safe and blessed weekend! The fish are biting and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

02-03-2023, 06:28 AM	#3
EarleyBird Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leon County Hunt In: Home	Amen

02-03-2023, 06:33 AM	#4
Gerald G Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winona, Mississippi Hunt In: Mississippi, Colorado	Amen

02-03-2023, 06:42 AM	#5
OleTomTalker Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Victoria Hunt In: backyard	yes

02-03-2023, 06:51 AM	#6
BBBGP Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Houston Hunt In: Bee Co.	thank you bro bill!

02-03-2023, 07:48 AM	#7
Gumbo Man Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Livingston Texas Hunt In: Between Onalaska and Groveton	Amen Bro. Bill

02-03-2023, 07:54 AM	#8
Mtltx Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Liberty Hill, Tx Hunt In: Hill country	Thanks Bro. Bill

02-03-2023, 08:47 PM	#9
Bro. Bill Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress Texas Hunt In: Hill country	Up

02-03-2023, 10:21 PM	#10
ClayW Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Karnes County	Amen Thanks for sharing!

02-03-2023, 10:36 PM	#11
Aggiehunter08 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Texas Hunt In: The World	Amen

02-04-2023, 09:00 AM	#12
MeBilly Six Point Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Katy Hunt In: Limestone	Amen