My journey through the bible

  God’s Gift of Transformation Ezekiel 11:19  “I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.” This verse is God’s beautiful promise of inner transformation. A “heart of stone” is cold, stubborn, and unresponsive to God. But God does not leave us that way. He steps in with grace, offering a “heart of flesh”—a heart that feels His love, responds to His voice, and desires to walk in His ways. This change is not something we achieve on our own; it is something God does within us. When we surrender, He softens what has become hardened, heals what is broken, and fills us with a new spirit that longs to follow Him. God restores us from the inside out. Wherever you feel closed, tired, or spiritually dull today, God is ready to renew your heart and breathe life into your spirit again. Prayer Lord, thank You for Your promise to give me a new heart and a new spirit. Remove every hardness ...

  A new song of praise Psalm 40:3   “He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.” When God lifts us out of difficult times, He doesn’t just restore us—He renews us. The “new song” mentioned in this verse is more than just music; it represents a fresh testimony, a renewed heart filled with gratitude. Each time God delivers us, our story changes, and so does our praise. What once was a cry of despair becomes a song of hope. When others see how God has worked in our lives, they are drawn to His goodness and power. Our praise becomes a witness that leads others to trust Him. So, when you find yourself in a pit of worry, fear, or waiting—remember, God is preparing a new song for you. Prayer: Dear Lord, Thank You for lifting me up when I was down and filling my heart with a new song of praise. Help me to never forget Your goodness and to share Your faithfulness with others. May my life and my praise...

  “A New Creation in Christ”  2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” When we accept Christ, something beautiful happens — our past mistakes, guilt, and shame no longer define us. God gives us a brand-new beginning. We are not just improved versions of our old selves, but completely renewed through His Spirit. This verse reminds us that the moment we surrender to Jesus, He wipes away our old identity and clothes us with His righteousness. The change may not be instant on the outside, but deep within, God starts shaping our hearts to reflect His love and purpose. Each day, we grow more into the person He designed us to be. So, don’t hold on to your past failures. Walk confidently in your new identity — forgiven, redeemed, and loved. 🙏 Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for making me a new creation in Christ. Help me to let go of my old ways and live in the freedom and joy of Your forgiveness. Renew my he...

  A New Mind and a New Self Ephesians 4:22–24 You Were Taught, With Regard To Your Former Way Of Life, To Put Off Your Old Self, Which Is Being Corrupted By Its Deceitful Desires;  To Be Made New In The Attitude Of Your Minds;  And To Put On The New Self, Created To Be Like God In True Righteousness And Holiness. Ephesians 4:22–24 is a beautiful reminder that spiritual transformation is not just a change in behavior—it is a renewal of the mind and heart. Paul teaches that following Christ involves a complete shift from the old life to the new one. This is not something we do once, but something we choose daily. “Put off your old self.” The old self represents habits, thoughts, attitudes, and desires that pull us away from God. It includes anger, pride, bitterness, lies, and selfishness. These things slowly corrupt the heart and distract us from God’s purpose. But through Christ, we have the power to lay them aside. “Be made new in the attitude of your minds.” True change ...

  New Mercies Every Morning Lamentation 3:22,23   Because Of The Lord 'S Great Love We Are Not Consumed, For His Compassions Never Fail.   They Are New Every Morning; Great Is Your Faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22–23 is one of the most hope-filled passages in the Bible, yet it was written in a time of deep sorrow. The prophet Jeremiah looked around at a broken city, a hurting people, and a future that seemed uncertain. But in the middle of the pain, one truth steadied his heart: God’s love had not abandoned them. This passage reminds us that it is not our strength that sustains us—it is God’s unfailing love. We are not consumed by our struggles, mistakes, or weaknesses because His compassion stands between us and despair. His mercy is not limited, not exhausted, and not dependent on our perfection. “They are new every morning.” Every sunrise is a reminder that God gives us a fresh start. Yesterday’s failures, disappointments, and burdens do not define the new d...

  Streams in the Wasteland Isaiah 43:18,19 "Forget The Former Things; Do Not Dwell On The Past.  See, I Am Doing A New Thing! Now It Springs Up; Do You Not Perceive It? I Am Making A Way In The Desert And Streams In The Wasteland.      Isaiah 43:18–19 is a powerful call from God to release the weight of the past and look forward to the new work He is doing. The Israelites had experienced failure, rebellion, captivity, and disappointment. Yet God tells them not to stay stuck in what was. He invites them to lift their eyes and see the fresh path He is preparing.      God knows how easily our past mistakes, hurts, and losses can hold us back. But His message is clear: You don’t live there anymore. He is not limited by what happened before. He specializes in bringing life to barren places and hope to impossible situations.      When God says, “I am doing a new thing,” it means growth, restoration, healing, and change are already in mo...

  Forget the Past and Press On Philippians 3: 13, 14   Brothers, I Do Not Consider Myself Yet To Have Taken Hold Of It. But One Thing I Do: Forgetting What Is Behind And Straining Toward What Is Ahead,  I Press On Toward The Goal To Win The Prize For Which God Has Called Me Heavenward In Christ Jesus.        Life is a journey filled with victories, failures, lessons, and growth. In Philippians 3:13–14, Paul gives us a powerful reminder on how to run our spiritual race with focus and purpose. He says, “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal…”      Paul knew that dwelling on the past—whether it was past mistakes, past achievements, or past seasons—could hold a believer back. The past can easily trap us in guilt, pride, or discouragement. But Paul makes a choice: to let go of what is behind and reach forward to what God has prepared ahead . This verse teaches us three important t...