soften our hearts – v3

Our hard clay is shattered
into a million shards, pieces,
falling to the ground, scattered, lost…
We are gathered by the Father
when we surrender, transparent,
when we confess, when we repent,
when we give our lives to God…
 
Our shards, our lives, splintered,
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…
 
Our clay is made willing, ready…
We are soft once again, open,
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 – v3
 
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
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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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…
 
------
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
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, poem, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Galatians 3, Ezekiel 36, Isaiah 64, Jeremiah 18, calling, purpose,
 
#poetry #poem #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #calling #purpose

soften our hearts

our hard clay shattered
into a million shards
gathered by the Father
when we surrender,
when we confess, repent,
when we give our lives to God…
 
our shards, our lives,
our broken pieces, are put
back on the Potter’s wheel,
Reshape us, mold us,
soften our spirits, oh Father,
replace our hearts of stone…
 
soft once again, open,
to God’s message, His calling,
we are able to abide, to dwell,
within the vine, the yoke,
walking beside Jesus
conforming our steps…
 
our hearts of stone forgiven,
hearts of flesh, willing,
we give of ourselves,
as servants, witnesses,
willing disciples, going,
being Christ’s hands and feet…
 
------
Edited July 24, 2025
soften our hearts
 
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 Jon Cruice
July 24, 2025
softening our hearts
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/softening-our-hearts.html
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 Jon 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 Jon 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 Jon Cruice
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
Poetry, poem, God, Christ, Spirit, love, grace, regeneration, Galatians 3, Ezekiel 36, Isaiah 64, Jeremiah 18, calling, purpose,
 
#poetry #poem #God #Christ #Spirit #prayer #calling #purpose

softening our hearts

hard clay shattered
into a million shards
gathered by the Father
when we surrender
when we give our lives to God…
 
our shards, our lives,
put back on the Potter’s wheel,
reshaping us, molding us,
softening our spirits,
replacing our hearts of stone…
 
soft once again, open,
to God’s message, His calling,
able to abide, to dwell,
within the vine, the yoke,
conforming our steps…
 
hearts of flesh, willing,
giving of ourselves,
as servants, witnesses,
willing disciples, going,
being Christ’s hands and feet…
 
------
July 24, 2025
softening our hearts
 
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 Jon 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 Jon 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 Jon 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 Jon Cruice
July 21, 2025
the King of Glory
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-king-of-glory.html
re:generation, Step 6, Week 3, Large Group meeting
 
All of my poems, photographs, and videos are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. All rights are reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss (raymondafoss@gmail.com)  for usage. See all 53,000+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.
 
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the rough places smooth

soften our hearts

smooth the callouses

the hardness

open our eyes

to see you anew

Give us hope

a life with you

Chisel away

what once was.     

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July 24, 2014

the rough places smooth

Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV)

Ezekiel 36:24-38

devotion “Calloused  Feet, Calloused Hearts”

Upper Room Daily Devotional    

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2014-07-24  

by David Ladd

for July 24, 2014

read July 24, 2014

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for July and August 2014

http://devotional.upperroom.org/issues/July-Aug%202014

All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 31,320+ of my poems at www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Life Restored

Sinew and flesh
the breath coming
dry bones alive
life fully restored
redeemed wholly by God

God’s power eternal
his grace unending
he can grant us life
though we were dead in our sin
like dry bones in the desert


September 19, 2010
Ezekiel 37:1-14
the dry bones
Ezekiel 34:25-38:9
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for September 18, 2010, read September 19, 2010


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Mindful of Our Sin

We will remember ever
we will ever remain mindful
of our sins forgiven
in what was washed away

God’s cleansing waters
our new hearts beating
changing our lives utterly
to be conformed to him

The bounty of his love
his grace overflowing
mindful of our clay
that we need his saving

Not by our works
because we have earned this
his choice to heal
while we are yet in sin


September 19, 2010
Ezekiel 36:31
Ezekiel 36:24-27
Ezekiel 36:24:32
Ezekiel 36:22-32
Ezekiel 36:16-32
Ezekiel 34:25-38:9
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for September 18, 2010, read September 19, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

Hearts of Flesh

As the shepherd of the people
as a good neighbor to our brothers
so God can change us
if we turn to him

Away from the world
which turned our hearts to stone
returning to God
for hearts of flesh alone

Mercy and justice
for our fellow man
humbly before God
his eternal sovereignty

Lost sheep returning
into his fold
new spirits within us
carrying his love
to the ends of the earth


September 19, 2010
Ezekiel 36:26-27
Ezekiel 36:24-27
Ezekiel 34:25-38:9
http://www.heartlight.org/cgi-shl/reading.cgi?plan=straight&ver=NAS
Heartlight’s Straight Through Bible Study
for September 18, 2010, read September 19, 2010


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,120+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

New Hearts

Out of repentance
coming to God
reborn in him
our clay given life
his breath making us sing

New hearts beating
in our chests
our hope in the Lord
humble to our master’s call
in his we are restored

August 4, 2010
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Ezekiel 36:26
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=7&day=31&year=2010
for July 31, 2010, read August 4, 2010
“Rebirth”,
by Thomas Buice


All of my poems are copyrighted by Raymond A. Foss, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. All rights reserved. Contact me at Ray Foss for usage. See all 19,130+ of my poems at http://www.raymondafoss.blogspot.com Poetry Where You Live.

The Promise of the Spirit

Christ speaking a promise
retelling the prophecy of old
an assurance of strength and protection
that the spirit would rain down
indwelling in each believer
restoring our very soul


April 2, 2010
Luke 24:49
Luke 24:45-49
Joel 2:28
Isaiah 44:3
Ezekiel 36:27
Acts 2:1-12
and
Day 192, “The Promise”, in
“Daily Mediations: On Golden Texts of the Bible”,
by Henry Gariepy
http://books.google.com/books?id=9tjVtRt3TUMC&pg=PP1&dq=henry+gariepy&ei=6tqBSqLVDJiQyQT4i9DOCg#v=onepage&q=&f=false
read 4/2/2010


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