Weekly Creative Devotional – Ezekiel 36:26

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Weekly Creative Devotional

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, as we delve into the book of Ezekiel, open our eyes to the depths of Your love and faithfulness. Prepare our hearts to receive Your message of hope, even amidst judgment and despair. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

REFLECTION

Imagine a hardened heart, heavy and unfeeling. This is the image Ezekiel uses to describe the condition of God’s people. They have strayed from His path and face the consequences of their choices. However, in verse 36:26, God offers a glimmer of hope – the promise of a transformed heart. Consider:

• Have you ever felt your heart grow hardened by life’s experiences?
• What areas of your life might need a touch of God’s renewing presence?

 

MEMORIZING THE VERSE

Let Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV) be a beacon of hope throughout your week: “And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” Hold onto this promise as a reminder of God’s transformative power.

 

CREATING AND MEDITATING

Choose a creative activity: Option 1: Create a “heart map.” Draw a heart shape and write down words or phrases that describe the current state of your own heart. Then, around the heart, write down what a transformed heart, filled with God’s love and spirit, might look like. Option 2: Reflect on a time when you experienced God’s forgiveness and renewal. Spend some time in quiet prayer, thanking Him for His transforming power and the hope He offers.  

TAKING ACTION AND APPLYING

God desires to transform us from the inside out. This week, take a step towards letting go of any bitterness or negativity that might be hardening your heart. Practice forgiveness, offer compassion, and seek opportunities to show God’s love to others.

 

Hymn

 

Gracious God, My Heart Renew

1 Gracious God, my heart renew, make my spirit right and true; in your presence let me stay, by your Spirit show the way; your salvation’s joy impart, steadfast make my willing heart.

2 So shall sinners be restored and return to you, their Lord; Savior, all my guilt remove, and my tongue shall sing your love; touch my silent lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall praise accord.

3 Not the formal sacrifice has acceptance in your eyes; broken hearts are in your sight more than sacrificial rite; contrite spirit, pleading cries, you, O God, will not despise.

4 Prosper Zion in thy grace and her broken walls replace: then our righteous sacrifice shall delight your holy eyes; freewill offerings, gladly made, on your altar shall be laid.

Words: From The Psal­ter, Music: Geth­se­ma­ne (Dykes) John B. Dykes

 

Closing Prayer

Dear Father in Heaven, we confess our hardened hearts and ask for Your transforming touch. Replace our stony indifference with a heart of flesh, open to Your love and ready to reflect Your light in the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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