Have you ever felt like your heart is stuck in a place of hurt, unable to move forward? Like an old wound that keeps reopening, a loss that lingers, or a regret that whispers you’ll never heal? If that’s where you are today, you’re not alone—and you’re not beyond hope.
There’s a remarkable true story of a pastor from Ohio who was invited to observe a heart surgery. He stood in the sterile operating room as the surgeon carefully repaired a damaged heart, skillfully mending what was broken. When the procedure was finished, the heart was placed back in the patient’s chest, where it was expected to start beating on its own.
But it didn’t.
The surgeon massaged it gently—once, twice—but the heart remained still. Then, in an act that went beyond medical practice, the surgeon knelt beside the patient, removed his mask, and spoke softly:
"Mrs. Johnson, this is your surgeon. We’ve repaired your heart. Everything is in place. It’s whole. Now, tell your heart to beat again."
And in that moment, the heart began to beat.
This story inspired the song Tell Your Heart to Beat Again by Phillips, Craig & Dean—a powerful reminder that no matter how broken we feel, God’s healing is always at work. When life leaves us wounded, it’s easy to believe we’ll never be the same. But just like that surgeon, God kneels beside us, speaking life into our weary hearts.
"I have restored you. You are healed. Tell your heart to beat again."
Maybe today, you need to hear those words. Maybe your heart is carrying pain that feels too heavy to release. But the truth is, God has already done the work—He has made a way for healing, for joy, for a new beginning.
You don’t have to force it. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to trust that His hands are steady, His work is complete, and His voice is calling you forward.
So take a breath. Place your hand over your heart. And whisper, “Lord, help me trust in Your healing. Help my heart beat again.”
You are not alone. And this is not the end.
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He would say…“My love never fails. Receive my love for you, Emmie. My love heals and restores…My grace is my love for you. It’s bigger and greater than anything you face or any wound you remember. Come to Me, walk in My love and experience it…My tender mercies are for you. I AM your Redeemer and My love never fails. In Me, you are healed, spirit, soul and body. My love never fails.”
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Elijah House:
Thank you so much, Emmie, for sharing such a heartfelt reflection of God’s unfailing love. Your words beautifully echo the healing and restorative power of His grace and mercy. We are touched by your openness and faith, and we pray that others find inspiration and comfort in your testimony. May you continue to experience His profound love in every aspect of your life. Blessings to you! 🙏❤️
50 Years ago at this time i flew to Spokane from SeaTac to attend the official opening of EH. It was at a house in Spokane and I remember it vividely. 2 pastor here in Tacoma had been following John/Paula and had cassette tapes of their speaking times. They reached out to me with John’s messages and changed everything for me. I took all the classes in Spokane and became a counselor. EH sent me people for many years until they required insurance. I never charged for giving people the EH messages. I saw so many have their lives changed. I am now 87 and still people come to me. Today I had a lady from 25 years ago bring her daughter/law . EH changed my life and that of so many many others. God is good! EH keep up the good work.
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Elijah House:
“Hello, June! Thank you SO much for sharing your touching story with us. We are deeply moved to hear how profoundly Elijah House has impacted your life and in the lives of those around you. Your enduring dedication to heart healing counseling and your continuing influence is a testament to the lasting power of God’s work through our ministry. We are grateful for your years of commitment and are blessed to know that our paths have crossed in such a meaningful way. May God continue to work through you as you bless others. Keep up the wonderful work! 🙏❤️”