| A Broken Heart |
| “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart” (Psalm 34:18). |
| Years ago, a young actress confided the following to a Christian friend: “Many times I have brought down the house with a loud round of applause through the roars of laughter I’ve given on stage. And many times I have received a standing ovation for my performance. But had you read my heart you’d have seen that it was ready to break.” |
| Even as believers we can put on an outward act for the approval of others. But, as King David expressed it in his prayer of confession and repentance, “Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part Thou shalt make me to know wisdom” (Psalm 51:6). David brought a broken heart to God, and, in return, he found forgiveness and restoration. In true humility and contrition, he said, “Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation” (Psalm 51:12). |
| Are you a true believer with an empty, broken heart? Whatever it is that has come between you and the Lord, get into His presence and confess it, and have restored that inward joy that He desires for you. |
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