I live in a high and holy place,
   but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
   and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Isaiah 57:15

Perhaps you have felt unworthy, unaccepted, discouraged, or low. God is able to revive your spirit and strengthen your heart. He cares about the deepest hurts of your heart. He dwells not only in the high and holy place – He is also with those who are humble in spirit.

  A lowly heart reflects one who recognizes their need for God. Often, it is our brokenness that leads us back to a place of depending on God.  Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The opposite of a lowly and contrite heart is a prideful one.  When we come to God with a contrite heart, repenting of our sins, He revives us and renews us. Don’t let pride keep you from the renewal and refreshment God wants to bring to your life. Come humbly to Him and allow Him to revive your heart.

Questions to Ponder:

• Do I recognize my need for God?
• Are there areas in my life that I need to give over to God or confess to Him?
• How does it help you to know that God is with those who humbly come to Him?

This devotional can be found in my book, Pursuing God in the Quiet Places

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