Ezekiel 36:26, New Living Translation

"And 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."

People who have healthy hearts don't typically get heart surgery or a heart transplant. It's those whose hearts aren't functioning properly. What about our spiritual heart? What state is it in? Is it functioning the way God intended? Chances are, most of us need a heart transplant. If we have bitterness, unforgiveness, fear, or anything else negative in our hearts, then we need a spiritual heart transplant.

“Spiritual heart surgery" is not a literal medical procedure but a metaphor for a divine transformation of a person's inner being. It describes a process where God removes negative traits like bitterness or fear and replaces them with love, humility, and a connection to God. This spiritual renewal brings about personal change, inner peace, and a deeper relationship with God. 

What is our spiritual heart? It often refers to the inner self, or soul, including the mind, will, and emotions, rather than the physical organ. It is where a person's passions, desires, and capacity for connection with God and others reside. 

So, what happens during "spiritual heart surgery"? God removes unwanted qualities, such as bitterness, hardened attitudes, and fear. He then infuses positive attributes, including love, humility, and a new spirit. 

Why would someone need this "surgery"? One is for personal growth. So we can live the full life God intended for us to live. Second, we do it to honor God. To demonstrate His power and presence in our lives.

In Ezekiel 36 verses 33-38, it states the promise God is making to Israel. The people and land will be restored and cleansed, and they will flourish. But this is only possible if they first allow God to give them a spiritual heart transplant.

The same is for us. We have to allow God to change our heart and trust that His promises are true.

The new heart He promises is available to us. But it is not magic. It is a process of submitting ourselves honestly to the work of God.

So what will you do? Do you need a spiritual heart transplant? Turn to God, and embrace Him in a new way.