Pray the Word with David Platt Humility Before God (Exodus 9:7)
Feb 10, 2026
A call to humble living before God and recognition of heart hardness in Scripture. Reflection on Pharaoh and parallel resistance in the Gospels. A prompt for personal self-examination about pride and hardness. Prayers for softened hearts, obedience to God's word, and specific intercession for millions in Turkey and loved ones.
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The Danger Of A Hardened Heart
- David Platt highlights Pharaoh's repeatedly hardened heart despite God's clear power and purposes.
- Hard-heartedness illustrates sin's curse: resistance to God's word even after undeniable signs.
Pray For A Soft, Humble Heart
- Ask yourself if your heart is hard toward God or others and pursue humility instead.
- Pray for contrition, quick confession, and a moldable heart that obeys God's word.
Dinner Table Reflection On Hearts
- David Platt recalls a dinner conversation about hard and soft hearts and their traits.
- He contrasts humility, contrition, and teachability with the hardness seen in Pharaoh.