Jeremiah 6:16 (NRSV) — 16a Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. ...

Jeremiah 6:16 (The Message) — 16 God’s Message yet again: “Go stand at the crossroads and look around. Ask for directions to the old road, The tried-and-true road. 

Then take it. Discover the right route for your souls. 

Isaiah 48:6 (NRSV) — 6b ... From this time forward I make you hear new things, 

hidden things that you have not known.

Isaiah 48:6 (The Message) — 6b ... that was just the beginning. I have a lot more to tell you, 

things you never knew existed.

Romans 6:4 (NLT) — 4 For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. 

And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, 

now we also may live new lives.

Romans 6:4 (The Message) — 4 When we are lowered into the water, it is like the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it is like the resurrection of Jesus.

Lest a seed die and fall to the ground - into the fertile soil of your heart ...

new life is unable to blossom forth.