Question #2 – Do you have a repentant heart?
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalms 51:10
Repentance is more than just feeling sorry for your sinful behavior. It is the act of turning away from sin and turning to God. Repentance requires a change and cleansing of the heart.
After being confronted of his sin, King David prays to God in a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and restoration. He recognized that his actions had brought harm to others and grievance toward God. He was deeply repentant.
David asked God to cleanse his heart and renew his spirit. He knew that a change of heart and attitude needed to happen. He didn’t try to justify his actions or minimize his guilt. Instead, he acknowledged his need for God’s grace and pleaded for inner renewal.
True repentance is a humble recognition of sin and a desire for God to create a pure heart within us. We must realize that sin distorts our relationship with God and others.
However, when we have a repentant heart, God will not only forgive us but He will restore us and renew us. A repentant heart opens the door for God’s healing work in our lives. God is both willing and able to cleanse us and make us whole again.
What areas in your life do you need to seek repentance? Take time today to humbly confess your sin and ask God to renew your heart.
Pray
Lord, I come before You with an open heart and confess my sin unto You. Forgive me and create a renewed joy in my life. Help me to notice the areas of my life that need a change of heart. Thank You for forgiving me of my sins. In Jesus’ name, amen.
