Moving along with our Lenten series, this week we focus on a
repentant heart. Have to share,
sometimes I forget that God knows everything!
Yes, I am always aware that He sees all that I do, but I have to be
jolted into remembering that He also knows all that I think! During my daily prayers, I tend to ‘ask’ God
for things – healing those that are hurting, providing direction during
uncertainty, covering my family with blessings and peace. My focus in prayer is not always on asking
God for forgiveness, which I certainly should be doing daily! When I do go to God with a repentant heart, I
typically will ask for forgiveness in the things/actions that I did or did not
do that go against His will for me.
Speaking harshly to someone out of frustration. Not going the extra mile when I should
have. The list is long!
Where I am deeply remiss is asking God for forgiveness in my
‘thinking’ sins, ways that my mind may have gone astray during the day, when my
mind should have been on Godly thoughts.
When I have bad thoughts about someone or a situation. When my pride takes over my mind instead of
humility. When I am distracted from
Godly focus, such as when I am in devotion.
Again, the list is long of areas where I should be bringing those to God
as well, items of the heart.
There are numerous verses in the Bible that focus on God’s
forgiveness. When I ask for God’s
forgiveness, it is always with a heart filled with shame. “I did not meet your expectations, God. Please forgive me.” I am ashamed of my thoughts and
behavior. What I absolutely love about this
verse is the invitation to return to God, not out of shame, but out of
love. Here we are reminded that He is
gracious and compassionate, ABOUNDING IN LOVE!
His love is so great for us that our broken heart of sin is quickly
restored by God to a heart of love.
Friends, during this Lenten season, may we remember that our
Lord is a gracious Savior, filled with love, grace, and compassion for us
sinners. Go to Him. Share your sins. Be restored with His love and grace. Have simple faith that He is waiting to hear
from us!
Complementary video to this post: Repentant Heart
Dearest Lord, thank you for your love that covers all
my sins. May I come to you with a
repentant heart, filled with humility and may you restore my heart to one of
love – for You and others. Amen!
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