A New Heart and Spirit

Written By Lettie Henley

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." — Ezekiel 36:26

God’s promise in Ezekiel 36:26 is one of the most beautiful declarations of hope in His Word: He will give us a new heart and a new Spirit.

No matter how hardened or broken you feel, whether due to pain, disappointment, or past mistakes, God specializes in transformation. His love is powerful enough to remove the hardest ‘heart of stone’ and replace it with a tender, loving heart of flesh that beats with His compassion and grace.

This isn’t just about a fresh start; it’s about real change; heart change. When God gives us a new heart, He rewires our desires, our motives, and our affections. He revives what was once lifeless and gives us a capacity to love, forgive, and trust again that comes from Him alone.

If you’re feeling spiritually dry or emotionally hardened, invite God to renew your heart. Pray: “Lord, create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) Trust that His Spirit is at work, changing you from the inside out, making you more like Christ.

Take time today to identify areas where your heart may need healing or renewal. Ask God for His Spirit to soften your heart and fill you with compassion. Believe in His power to transform even the most stone-like hearts into hearts full of love and grace.

God desires to give you a heart that is fully alive, tender, loving, and responsive to His Spirit. Walk in this promise of renewal, trusting that He is always working within you to shape and strengthen your heart for His kingdom.

Prayer:

Father, I thank You that You are the God who gives new hearts and renews Spirit within us. Please remove the hardness from my heart and replace it with one of flesh, alive with Your love, mercy, and compassion. Fill me afresh with Your Spirit, and help me walk daily in the transformation You desire. Make me more like Jesus, a vessel of Your grace and love. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Lettie Henley

Lettie Henley is a devoted child of God whose journey of faith has been marked by a relentless hunger and passion for Jesus. As an autodidact, she has spent years seeking wisdom through prayer, study, and soul-searching, always striving to draw closer to her Savior. Her love for Christ fuels everything she does: whether she's sharing her story, encouraging others, or simply living out her faith daily.

A wife and mother, Lettie’s heart is rooted in her family, and she believes that walking in God’s love begins at home. She is also a loving daughter and a child of the Most High, constantly reminded that her true identity is found in Christ alone.

Through her writing and her life, Lettie seeks to inspire others to pursue Jesus with the same passion that has transformed her soul. Her desire is to be a light in this world, shining brightly for the glory of God and encouraging others to walk boldly in their faith.

https://www.lettiehenleyministries.com
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