In today’s episode, we dive into the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13) to explore how the condition of our heart determines the fruitfulness of God’s Word in our lives. If you've ever found yourself saying, "I thought I already dealt with this," you're not alone — healing often happens in layers, and God lovingly tends to our hearts according to our spiritual maturity.

This episode features a powerful guided exercise called The Stones & The Great Exchange — designed to help you identify emotional "stones" that may be hardening your heart and to invite Jesus into those places for healing, transformation, and freedom.

• A quiet, uninterrupted space

• A journal and pen

• (Optional) A small physical stone to represent a wound or memory

• A reflection on Matthew 13:3–23, where Jesus explains how different heart conditions receive the Word

• A reminder from Ezekiel 36:26 that God gives us a tender, responsive heart

• A step-by-step encounter with Jesus where you:

  • Identify a “stone” memory or wound

  • Invite Him into that space

  • Make a symbolic exchange

  • Receive healing and restoration

• God brings things to light not to shame us, but to set us free

• Healing is rarely instant — it often unfolds in layers, in step with our spiritual maturity

• We don’t need to fix our hearts — we just need to invite the Healer in

• Even pain can be used by God as a catalyst for growth and deeper intimacy with Him

If you enjoyed this episode, you belong in Strength and Dignity. You can sign up here or book a FREE consultation with me here to discern your path forward.