09/08/2026
DAY 1: THE HEART GOD WILL NOT REJECT
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” —Psalm 51:17
Contrition is a sincere and deep sorrow for having sinned against God. It is more than feeling embarrassed because we were caught. It is more than regretting the consequences of our choices. A contrite heart recognizes the wrong, grieves over it and genuinely desires to change.
David wrote Psalm 51 after being confronted about his sin. He could not undo what he had done, but he could come before God honestly. He brought God no excuses, blame or empty promises. He brought Him a broken heart.
God does not turn away the person who comes to Him in genuine repentance. He welcomes the honest heart that says, “Lord, I was wrong. Please change me.”
Am I truly grieving my sin, or am I only grieving its consequences?
Lord, give me a tender heart that responds when You correct me. Help me come before You honestly and without excuses. Create in me a heart that is willing to change. Amen.