When someone needs a physical heart transplant, it's desperatelv serious. Their heart is failing and, left on their own, that person will physically die. But there is hope-the possibility of a new heart. However, in order to get a new heart a good and capable surgeon is essential More importantlv, in order for that person ta ive, somebody else must die. The failing heart is then replaced with a thriving heart and abundant life is once again possible In the same way, when someone needs a spiritual heart transplant, it's desperately serious. The heart is failing and, left on their own, that person will spiritually die 'And I will give you a new heart, and 1 will put a new spirit in you. 1 will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender responsive heart." Ezekiel 36:26 NLTGod is our good surgeon, and Jesus gave His life for vours. He takes vour insufficient efforts and replaces them with something better. But to receive His abundant life, you must humbly ask for His help. You must allow Him to do surgery on your heart. You must surrender what is dying and trust Him with your life Mavbe the thina that needs to die is a habit that's impacting your life. Maybe it's an unhealthy relationship, or guilt and regret over your past. Maybe it's an attitude of pride or insecurity Whatever it is, Jesus wants to take the proken and failing parts of your heart and replace them with something completely new and life-giving As you process today's verse and what God is capable of doing, ask vourself:Do I trust Him-really trust Him-with the details of my life? Am I willing to let Him do 'surgery" on my heart and show me a better way to live?