Life circumstances naturally harden our hearts. As we experience disappointments in life, which invariably result from dealing with other people, over time we can't help but build walls for self-preservation. The result is that our hearts become callous and hard.
But God said he wants to give us a new heart, a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26). I take this to mean a soft heart. One of the implications of having a soft heart is that we begin to feel more and more for others. Romans 12:15 says we are to 'rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn'.
As God becomes a living reality in us, He also becomes our anchor and source of security, freeing us from the need of self-preservation. Knowing that He is our ultimate protector enables us to reach out to others without any fears.
As God becomes a living reality in us, He also becomes our anchor and source of security, freeing us from the need of self-preservation. Knowing that He is our ultimate protector enables us to reach out to others without any fears.
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