Open Hearts

 Proverbs 28-29; Psalms. 60; Romans 16 

“He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.”

Proverbs 28:13, 14

It’s the kindness and mercy of God that leads us to repentance. Human nature corrupted by sin seeks to hide and conceal sin from others and from God. When we repeatedly resist the mercy and grace of God to repent, our heart hardens.

What is the remedy for a sin and pride-hardened heart?

When we confess a specific sin both to God and to others, and renounce that sin by going in the opposite direction, we are repenting. Repentance is a pathway in which we are invited to daily walk with God. Those who walk with God in daily repentance practice the fear of the Lord; they are quick to receive counsel and correction from the Lord and others. They grow in wisdom and experience God’s fellowship and blessing.

Why hide from God and others when our hearts are already known by the Lord?

“Father God, thank you for your grace and kindness to me. I humble myself before you and I trust your Word and Spirit to lead and guide me, for your glory.”