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A Scripture Reflection to Begin Lent...

"I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts." - Ezekiel 36:26​
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As we begin the season of Lent, I asked God for the strangest thing this morning. Even when the words came out of my mouth, my mind was taken aback that I had just said those words. My commute to work in the morning is my prayer time and when I'm finished, I usually repeat, "Jesus, I trust in You," but this morning, the Spirit inspired me to say, "Break my heart."

Break my heart? Why would anyone ever ask for their heart to be broken? ​
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After saying the words and praying about the words, I know I do need it to be shattered to pieces. You see, what we usually fail to see day in and day out is that God is ALIVE and that He LOVES us and that alone is enough reason for our hearts to be bursting within our chests! That's enough for us to live in constant praise and adoration at His goodness, but we don't! Sometimes our prayers are dry. Sometimes our minds aren't there. And, yes, we are human and our lives get the best of us, but if you can't remember the last time that your relationship with God fired you up with passion, you also need your heart broken! I think most of us fall under this category, and that's ok. THIS is what the season of Lent is for! Just desiring it and realizing we need it is a sign that God wants to renew us and wants us living in that intense relationship with Him. Are you ready for that? Are you willing to ask for it?
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​Today's Prayer:​
Father, I desire a stronger relationship with You, to know You better and feel my soul on fire for You. My heart is hard as a rock and I need You to break it and give me a new one as You say in Your Word. In Jesus' Name, we pray, amen.

Let's Catch Up

On this week's episode of The Aligned with Audrey podcast, I go into the meaning of Lent and offer some ways we can use the season intentionally to grow with the Lord. Listen to that episode here.​

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And, of course, whenever we endeavor to strengthen our relationship with God, the enemy will try to intervene. Remember Christ gave us power and dominion over all creation in His Name! If you haven't listened already, this episode with Spiritual Warfare Expert, Jordan Burke, is a must listen!​

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God bless you! Please continue to lift me up in your prayers and I will do the same!

See you soon!

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