08/31/2026
"Good morning and Happy Devo Monday! Ezekiel 36:26 refers to God's promise to restore Israel, while reminding them and us that outer changes mean nothing without inner transformation.
This summer, I got hired for another side job to do w**ding for my friend's environmental company. Weeding is a lot of work, whether it be done by hand or with a w**d wacker. What makes w**ding tough work is consistently having good posture and using proper techniques to prevent the w**ds from growing back easily. The fact is, w**ding is not a quick and easy job.
Sin is like w**ds. It grows quickly and getting to the root of it is extremely difficult. We are all broken people in need of a Savior who can restore our hearts. God is the gardener in our hearts. God will pull the w**ds (sin) out of our hearts so our hearts can have more room for Him. While I spent some time with God in prayer recently, I thought about my w**ding job and God reminded me that the work He does in our hearts takes a lot of time. It's not that God is slow; He is aiming for deep, lasting transformation. In your struggle with sin, surrender yourself and your sin, and let God take care of the sin and brokenness in your heart. You are His masterpiece that He is still molding more and more into His likeness every day. Submit to Him.
Father, thank you for being the gardener in our hearts. Sin is a struggle for us daily. Thank you for loving us so much that you want to work on our hearts and not allow us to struggle alone. Pull the w**ds out of our hearts that affect our relationship with you. Never stop working in us, Lord. Remind us daily of the amazing works you are doing through my fellow brothers, sisters, and I. You're an amazing Father. Amen."
- Mr. Robinson