In This Episode in less than 7 minutes!
Today we’re talking about something God woke me up with… water lasers cutting through stone. Yep. Blame it on pregnancy hormones or way too many home reno shows, but the Lord used this random thought to teach me about the Holy Spirit, surrender, and how He lovingly refines us—even when it doesn’t feel gentle.
What We Talk About
We’ll look at marble mining, Ezekiel 36:26, and how God cuts away the hard places in our hearts just like a master craftsman. If you’ve been feeling weary, behind, or like you’ll never “measure up,” this episode is for you.
How water jet cutters reminded me of the Holy Spirit’s power
Why surrender makes refinement gentler (ask me how I know 😅)
The simple marble-mining video that sparked big spiritual lessons
Teaching our kids big biblical truths through nature and everyday life
What it really means to let God take your stony heart
How holding onto expectations can keep us from seeing God’s answers
The painful but beautiful process of refinement
Scriptures that remind us who we are becoming: precious, jeweled, beloved
A prayer for moms walking through the refiner’s fire\
Scriptures Mentioned
Ezekiel 36:26 (KJV) — “A new heart also will I give you…”
Isaiah 62:3 (KJV) — “Thou shalt also be a crown of glory…”
Zechariah 13:9 (KJV) — “I will bring the third part through the fire…”
Links & Resources
Marble mining & refining video (11 min) – https://youtu.be/KbhUAOP79uw?si=0CzcCIpg70SFie4z
Episode on Surrender Over Self-Help – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3O17iApO1jueNyHZHTnEYr?si=2UuADcmTTvSMjwWpVB2N5A
A Prayer for You
“Father, I lift up this momma today. If she feels like she’s in the refiner’s fire, draw close. Remind her You never look away from the gold You’re refining. Give her strength to surrender, to trust, and to know that You are forming a crown of glory in her life. Amen.”