Scripture reading: Romans 2:25–29

ICU

And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart . . . so that you will love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live. (Deuteronomy 30:6)

 

I thought that I was doing fine And in control of what was mine When suddenly, I’m on my back Suffering from a heart attack.

The monitor above my bed Puts fear and panic in my head. They tell me I will lose my life If I refuse the surgeon’s knife.

Lord, I’m almost in despair Lying in Intensive Care,

The sickness of my heart is such I need more than human touch!

The Great Physician took my hand And spoke so I could understand; “Your options here are only two: But the choice remains with you.”

“If the fear of my incision Leads you to the wrong decision You may spare yourself some pain

Yet your sickness will remain.”

“But if you submit to me Trusting my ability,

You will find the operation Causes inward transformation!”

As he spoke, his loving Voice Gave me power to make the choice:

“Doctor, please! I’m in Your care. Cut me open! Strip me bare!”

 

 

Circumcision of heart implies humility, faith, hope, and charity [love].

—John Wesley

 

point to ponder • You cannot do heart surgery on yourself. Only God can heal the heart.

prayer focus  • A work of grace that enables you to love God with all your heart.