What is a softened heart?

Slide #1: A softened heart is released from sin and healed by love.

Slide #2: There are four steps to a softened heart.

Slide #3: Ask God to do a thorough heart exam (Psalm 139:23-24)

Slide #4: Confess every area of sin to God and to your spouse (James 5:16)

Slide #5: Invite God to soften your heart in any way He chooses (Psalm 51:10)

Slide #6: Value your wife as the gift of God ((Proverbs 19:14)

Slide #7: An intimate marriage -- barriers come down and we can give and and receive love.

Slide #8: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." Ezekiel 36:26