CONTRITE
Today's reading: Isaiah 64-66

"My hands have made both heaven and earth, and they are mine. I, the Lord, have spoken! I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word." Isaiah 66:2 NLT

Contrite-feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming.

When was the last time you were truly sorry for a sin?

Not ashamed of being caught red-handed.

Not embarrassed by the label placed on you for committing it.

But sorry.

From-the-gut sorry you ever did what it was.

It's contriteness that ushers in blessing.

It's being broken by conviction and overwhelmed by the need for forgiveness from God that opens the door to our living in the abundance that He promises to His own.

So think about it.

Let the ramifications of your sins, even and especially, the ones you consider to be small and insignificant, settle in your heart--see if they settle well, or leave you with an upset.