Scripture:
Psalm 51:17 (KJV) “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
Empowering Devotion:
True repentance begins with a heart that is broken before God—not in despair, but in humility and surrender. King David, after his grievous sin, recognized that what God truly desired was not empty rituals or outward sacrifices, but a heart that was genuinely repentant. A contrite heart acknowledges sin, turns from it, and seeks God’s mercy with sincerity.
Often, pride and self-justification keep us from fully repenting. We may acknowledge our faults but still hold onto excuses or resist the complete surrender that repentance requires. However, God does not reject a heart that is truly broken before Him. Instead, He draws near, offering restoration and renewal.
Today, take a moment to examine your heart. Is there anything you need to surrender? Have you been trying to justify mistakes instead of truly repenting? Bring everything before the Lord in honesty and humility. He is faithful to forgive, cleanse, and restore. A broken and contrite heart is an offering that pleases Him and positions us for a deeper relationship with Him.
Inspiring Prayer:
Father, I thank You because I know You hear me. Let Your will be done as I bring my heart before You in humility. Forgive me for the times I have held onto sin, pride, or excuses. Soften my heart, Lord, and make me sensitive to Your conviction.
Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Let my repentance be sincere, not just in words but in action. I surrender everything to You and ask that You shape me into the vessel You desire me to be.
Thank You for Your mercy and unfailing love. I trust in Your forgiveness and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Selah Moment with Prophetess Dr. Althea Winifred
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