soften our hearts – v2

Our hard clay is shattered
into a million shards, pieces,
fallen to the ground, scattered…
We are gathered by the Father
when we surrender,
when we confess, we repent,
when we give our lives to God…
 
Our shards, our lives,
who we are is gathered up,
our broken pieces are put
back on the Potter’s wheel…
Reshape us, mold us, gently
soften our spirits, oh Father,
replace our hearts of stone…
 
We are soft once again, open,
Our clay is made willing, ready,
for God’s message, His calling…
We abide, we dwell, we live
within the vine, the yoke,
walking beside Jesus
conforming our steps…
 
Our hearts of stone are forgiven,
We are transformed, given
hearts of flesh, willing…
We give of ourselves,
as servants, witnesses,
willing disciples, going,
being Christ’s hands and feet…
 
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Edited July 25, 2025
soften our hearts – v2
 
Based on #Galatians3:3
Based on #Ezekiel36:26
Based on #Isaiah64:8
Based on #Jeremiah18:1-6
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 24, 2025
conforming my steps
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/conforming-my-steps.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
July 24, 2025
His thoughts speak through me
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/his-thoughts-speak-through-me.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
Edited July 23, 2025
I am but a branch – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/i-am-but-branch-v2.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
teaching on Step 7, Follow, by Pastor John Cruice
 
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