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Heartfelt Repentance
Remember the depth of David’s sin with Bathsheba and his gross attempt to cover it up with the murder of her husband Uriah? As a wealthy king, David could offer thousands of oxen or sheep or goats on the altar before God. But there weren’t enough animals in the world to compensate for his sin. It was David’s heart that had been closed to the will of God. It was David’s heart that had to break in repentance.
The sacrifice God really wants is a broken heart. Ultimately, it’s not the sight of an animal sacrifice that moves God to grant forgiveness. It’s a broken heart—a spirit grown tender enough to be pained by sin.
The Heart of Praise
Remember the depth of David’s sin with Bathsheba and his gross attempt to cover it up with the murder of her husband Uriah? As a wealthy king, David could offer thousands of oxen or sheep or goats on the altar before God. But there weren’t enough animals in the world to compensate for his sin. It was David’s heart that had been closed to the will of God. It was David’s heart that had to break in repentance.
The sacrifice God really wants is a broken heart. Ultimately, it’s not the sight of an animal sacrifice that moves God to grant forgiveness. It’s a broken heart—a spirit grown tender enough to be pained by sin.
The Heart of Praise
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Pastor Jack Hayford points the way to the life-changing pathway of praise. No matter how you feel, praise will shape what your experiences will become. When doubts come, praise God that His Word will never fail you. When fears taunt, praise God that His presence never leaves you. When questions arise, praise God that His wisdom holds every answer. Praise leads you to the One who assures peace beyond strife, hope beyond trial, joy beyond sorrow, and life beyond all.
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We would like to thank Pastor Jack Hayford for providing this devotional. For more information, please visit: www.jackhayford.org
