Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT)

In life, an emotional stress test often pinpoints problems with our spiritual heart. It might be easy to put on a good front when things go smoothly, but under the pressures of trails, hurts, and disappointments, what's really in our heart usually comes out. Sometimes it's not a pretty sight. How we respond to stressful situations mirrors how we respond to Jesus as Lord. Do we trust Him to work out circumstances of our lives? Are we willing to submit to His plans and obey His commands? Do we really believe He is always good and has our best interests in mind?

Even we fail a spiritual stress tes, there's good news. Jesus is ready to align our hearts with His so that we can respond to negative situations with a Christlike attitude that honors Him. The process begins when we ask for His healing touch. -DIANNE NEAL MATTHEWS-

Faith Step:  Think of the last time you faced a highly stressful situation. How did you respond? Ask Jesus to make your heart more responsive to Him, regardless of your circumstances.