Be acceptable to God

Inside the depths of our souls lies stuff only God can restore—the hidden parts of our heart that need spiritual cleansing and renewal. We can put on appearances, but the Lord knows our heart.

In the Old Testament, David had a problem with lust. Rather than admit his sin publicly, he kept it hidden until the web he’d woven to conceal his weakness strangled him. He paid a big price for his sins. But all was not lost for David.

Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your word ~ Psalm 119:67

In dealing with his sin problem, David was convicted and wanted the Lord to make him clean. He knew how much the Lord loved him, even while a sinner, and trusted that God would restore their fellowship that sin had tarnished.

David, the man after God’s own heart, has become one of many examples of restored fellowship with God. May we, like David, share this mindset continually as we contemplate our own ways before the Lord.

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in the way of everlasting ~ Psalm 139: 33-34