This week we’ll look at a vital spiritual practice to all those seeking to grow in God: tilling the soil of the heart. Jesus spoke in Matthew 13 of two different types of soil—hard and soft. God longs for us to till the soil of our hearts that we might be receptive to the seed of his word and bear fruit. May your heart become more responsive to the presence, will, and love of God this week as you cultivate good soil with the help of the Holy Spirit. Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 13:23, and today's worship is House of Miracles by Brandon Lake. – Thank you so much for listening to today’s podcast.    As we begin this week-long focus on tilling the soil of our hearts, take time today to simply assess how receptive you are to the things of God throughout your day today. Don’t focus on changing anything, but simply noticing whether you are receptive or closed off, whether your heart feels hard or open.    And bring that sense of awareness with you back to this rhythm of meeting with God tomorrow.    And if you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and rate and review.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.