Heart Construction

“Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26

Since I have moved across town, my commute has changed. My route passes through the center of construction. Everyday traffic slows to a 35 mile an hour crawl funneled between orange and white barrels. Concrete walls are erected and removed overnight. It can be quite vexing at times. As our city grows, adjustments have to be made to accommodate. With people relocating to our town and our million visitors each year, we have to undergo some structure changes. No one enjoys the stop and goes of road construction. The dust, uneven payment, and disinterested stares of workers seemingly on a perpetual break. Traffic cones and flashing lights funneling commuters through the bottlenecks.
Just typing this description has raised my blood pressure.
In many ways, our journeys through life are much the same. We encounter detours, closed roads, and reduction of speed along our way. It is equally vexing and challenging. To grow in our journey with Jesus, we have to be open to change. Our hearts and attitudes need occasional upheavals to encourage growth, faith, and strength. We have to embrace the changes and focus on the ultimate outcome.
Once the construction is completed, traffic will move smoothly through the city. Extended lanes will give this significant artery ease. The barrels will eventually disappear, the dust will settle, and traffic will return to normal. In fact, it will be better.
If you are dealing with some heart and life construction, take heart. Focus not on the current state but look forward to the eventual outcome. You are undergoing these upheavals and changes so that Jesus can grow you. Growth cannot be accomplished without change.

Typist for Jesus