Day 3: The Shallow Heart

Observation:
The rocky soil represents someone who receives the Word with joy—emotionally, even enthusiastically, but it doesn’t last. Why? Because there’s no root. The soil is shallow. When trouble comes, they fall away. When faith gets hard, they walk. When persecution shows up, they shrink back. I was there in my 20s—at every church event, but still living for the world. I told myself I was ministering to my old crowd, but the truth was I hadn’t let go.

The roots of faith take time to develop. That means pulling up stones, old habits, unhealthy relationships, and comfort zones. A shallow faith can’t survive a deep storm. But God is willing to dig if you’ll let Him. He wants to move beyond emotional experiences into lasting transformation.

Application:
What is blocking your roots? Is it the people you hang around, the habits you won’t surrender, or the comfort you won’t leave? Let God take you deeper today.

Prayer:
Jesus, I don’t want surface-level faith. Dig deep into my heart and remove what’s blocking my growth. Help me develop roots that last.