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Heart of Stone Makeovers

2/6/2017

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I was heading out for a walk, when a young girl from our neighborhood ran up to me and excitedly said, "Here, this is for you!" I looked down and saw a small stone in the shape of a heart. I thanked her for the very cool gift and have kept it now for several years. There are so many verses in the Bible that talk about the condition of the heart. In Ezekiel, there is  mention of a heart of stone makeover. Since I enjoy room makeovers, I see clearly that God loves doing heart makeovers on people!
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Turns out there are many parallel principles happening with both room and heart makeovers. First of all, the person with the room comes to a point where they realize that they need help. The current room leaves them feeling overwhelmed, depressed and uninspired. I can relate to feeling this way with a certain room, and also in my own personal life. I've heard many people talk about a room before a makeover, and describe it in a way that reminds me of how someone shares about their life before encountering Jesus.

Secondly, the person with the room has to let the right person in to do the job. Makeover professionals don't come into a house uninvited and Jesus operates the same way. However, the one who knows how to do the best job is very persuasive in trying to convince the home owner to let them come in and help. In Revelation 3:20 Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me." Now, as great as it would be to have a top interior designer come to my house and help me turnaround a room, it is with great wonder, that leaves me in awe, that our Creator wants to come into our hearts and bring about a wonderful new transformation!
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Whenever I have helped a friend with a room makeover, it is important that they can trust me with some major decisions. For example, I listen carefully to understand their dilemma and then let them know what needs to go, what can be repurposed and what brand new items are needed. God does that with us! He listens carefully and then lays out His master plan for our own good. For example, He said to me in my spirit, "Tina, these things you are holding onto have to go! They are hurting you and keeping you from Me. However, there are some things in your life that I can repurpose for your future. In addition, I'm going to give you some special new gifts for your heart and I know you will love the outcome. Can you trust me?"

It is fun for me to watch makeover shows, when I find the chance, because I see spiritual themes being acted out in the natural. At first, the home owner is so relieved to have help, then there is this struggle and reluctance to let go of some items that they are chained to emotionally. Watching someone finally release control of a room and it's contents over to a professional reminds me of that place we all hope to find ourselves with our creator.

The best part is always at the end, where the new room way exceeds the home owners' expectations. They are in tears as they look over the room and see all that the expert has done carefully on their behalf. As they see all the love and details put into their room makeover, they find themselves overjoyed! Then they tell everyone what an amazing transformation has taken place and how they feel so happy and inspired. They give all the credit to their designer!

Okay, cool side note. I took a break from writing this post to go run some errands. While out listening to Victory 91.5, the radio host talks about the new heart that replaces the heart of stone mentioned in Ezekiel! Wow! I love it when He does that! It has happened more times than I can keep count. Love that He is real, personable and intimate, willing to spend time with us!

The very best part about a heart makeover is that you can have that transformation inside of you and take it with you everywhere you go! He keeps our hearts fresh and updated as long as we give Him full access.

Here is a link to my heart makeover and another link to get started.

With Love,
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Christina

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10 Comments
~Karrilee~ link
11/20/2015 12:03:45 pm

Ah yes... don't we all just LOVE the big reveal at the end! We love those Before and After shots... but it's the in between that gets all the work done and shifts and changes us on the inside and the out! Great post!

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Jodi link
11/20/2015 02:00:57 pm

I had never thought of it like that before but so true. I loved the parallel you drew of Jesus aaking us to get rid of some things, re purposing others and giving us new as well. I have seen this so clearly in my own life time and again.

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Gayl link
11/20/2015 05:34:05 pm

Interesting parallels I had not thought of. :) I also love how God works bringing things into our lives from different places that help us grasp the truths we are learning. He is so loving and knows just what we need. Blessings to you!

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Cate Russell-Cole, the King David Project link
11/20/2015 05:38:20 pm

What a great analogy. Thanks for the post.

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Lil link
11/21/2015 10:51:46 am

I love your heart rock and would put it in a very prominent place! LOVE LOVE LOVE! I'm so glad my stony heart was made over by the Lord!

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Susan Shipe link
11/23/2015 12:34:17 pm

I pray this scripture for so many loved ones!

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stuckinindiana link
12/31/2015 08:30:57 am

One of my favorite scriptures... and such a great reminder. Glad I stopped by :D

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Laura Ketchie link
2/13/2018 06:14:09 am

I really appreciate your makeover analogy. It makes a lot of sense. When you want change, and know you're ready and willing for it, trusting the one you choose to help you make the change is how it works. It's how it works when you hire someone to do a job or project for you, and it's how it works with God!

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Donna Richard Miller link
2/13/2018 09:51:22 am

I love this! I also love your comparison to helping a friend with a room makeover and how she needed to trust you. We have to trust God to let Him in and change our hearts!! TY for this beautiful post! ❤

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Sydney Meek link
2/13/2018 08:54:55 pm

I love this analogy! What a great reminder of how God can work in us.

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