broken - shabar - shattered, destroyed, broken down, crippled or wrecked
contrite - dakah - crushed, broken in pieces
As I look for Jesus, I must remember my place. I have a feeling I don't regard sin with the same disdain as the Old Testament writers. I white-wash it, minimize it. I don't even own it sometimes.
God, be merciful to me a sinner. Luke 18:10-14
God is seeking out and looking for those with contrite spirits. They are the ones who most desire him, who don't have the shield of pride and ego up to protect themselves. Pride and ego have been shattered, reduced to dust and they must be because pride and ego keep me from God, from entering his presence.
God, be merciful to me a sinner. Luke 18:10-14
I must bow down and cry out for the forgiveness that God wants to lavish on me. I cannot receive it when my hands are full with defensiveness, excuse-making, fury or even shame. I must empty myself of these things so I can receive rightness, protection, healing and hope that can only come from God. The slate must be cleared.
God, be merciful to me a sinner. Luke 18:10-14
I desire God's desire. Whatever confession I need to make to give me opportunity to be in God's company, to receive the grace of forgiveness and subsequent "rightness," I will do it. I want to be in the tightest spot next to him as possible. Thank you, Lord, for making a way and showing me how!
God, be merciful to me a sinner. Luke 18:10-14
Amen.
Make it so!
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