Home - A Holy Place Where Hearts are Changed
Michael was sent to his room for refusing to obey. His “I’ll never give in” defiant attitude
gave me the realization we were probably in for another long battle of the
wills. “I’ll be back in a few minutes to
talk,” I said and within maybe two minutes I hear “I’m ready to come out and
I’m ready to obey.” Total shock. Did I hear right? Remember, this is the child with the will of
the Roman Army. Out he comes as humble
and bright and happy as could be. What a
contrast to the two minutes before when he was as defiant and miserable as
could be!
“What caused you to
change so fast?” I said.
“I prayed,” he
triumphantly replied.
His heart changed.
Quickly. Completely. Through
prayer. Wow! What a lesson for me. When I pray for the Lord’s help to change my
stubborn heart, am I receptive to His help that is so freely given?
I remember when I was so irritated at someone, and the Lord
told me He loved her - and I could too. And
the time I was extremely angry and the Lord said “Let it go.” Then He helped me
let it go. And the time I was given an
opportunity to serve that I didn’t want, and the Lord showed me the way to gain
a love for the people I would serve and a passion for the cause involved.
When we look to God to change our hearts, He helps. And I
learned from Michael when we want what God wants more than what we want, we can
enjoy the miracle of a changed heart.
