Mosaic Lincoln

When was the last time your heart broke over sin in your life? For many people repentance has simply become nothing more than saying, "I'm sorry". But repentance is not an emotion. It is not feeling sorry for your sins. It is a decision. It is deciding that you have been wrong in supposing that you could manage your own life and be your own god; it is deciding that you are wrong in your thinking most of the time and without the constant correction of regular repentance, we find ourselves living a life apart from God. Psalm 51 gives us an intimate look at the brokenness that David experienced when repentance brought him to his knees at the feet of a merciful and loving God. The change that takes place in our hearts when we make regular repentance a part of our relationship with God is an essential part of maintaining a healthy soul.