Tom and Amy Ray
"Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?"
In Ezekiel Chapter 18, prior to verse 31, the Lord makes clear that He will judge each of us according to our ways. and he provides for us a guide by which to live.
In verse 31, we are told to repent of our wrongdoings and make a new heart and a new spirit. When we realize that only God can make our hearts new, we humble ourselves and take responsibility for our own actions. We then are able to take steps to make positive changes in our lives according to God's will.
He wants nothing more than for each of us to return to Him. He provides all the tools we need to do so, but we must do the work, being constantly mindful of the choices we make and the actions we take.
Dear Lord, please help me to build a new heart and spirit and to turn away from my old sinful ways. Help me to turn my life over to You and obey Your will. Thank you for your forgiveness and strength as I seek to find a new life in You. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
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