“One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.” -Acts 16:14
“The Lord opened Lydia’s heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.” Acts 16:14
Let this great act of heart-opening govern and gladden your prayers for those whose hearts are closed.
-John Piper via Twitter
“By this we know love, that He laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” -1 John 3:16-18
Difficult people are often hiding secret suffering. Before you drop the hammer, try an open heart and a helping hand. -Kevin DeYoung via Twitter
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