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John 12:40

This is one of the Bible's most sobering truths: persistent rejection of God hardens the heart. God does not force belief — He honours a hardened heart's choice. Keep your heart soft toward God.

Memory phrase: Keep your heart soft to God.

Talk about it: How does a heart get hard toward God?

Prayer: Lord Jesus, keep my heart soft and open to You.

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