I test the hearts of people, and when I see a contrite heart in a person, I rejoice. People have a contrite heart when they earnestly repent of their sins. David had a contrite heart. When he committed adultery and murder, he grieved over that sin and he repented.
David wrote that I was near to those who have broken hearts, and I save those who have a contrite spirit. He also wrote that having a contrite heart is an acceptable sacrifice to Me.
When you have a contrite spirit, you are always ready to receive criticism. You are teachable and humble. You are willing to be corrected by My Word. When My Holy Spirit convicts you of a sin, you do not hide it, but instead you bring the sin to light and confess your sin to Me. Today, allow Me to search your heart just as David did. Allow Me to reveal to you any sin that might be blocking your fellowship with Me.
PSALM 34:18, 51:17; ISAIAH 57:15
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