I am struck today by one aspect of Solomon's prayer - that God would respond to Israel whenever they repented. Solomon is actually praying into an essential aspect of God's character that we see in Scripture over and over - that I have observed in other people's lives - that I have experienced in my own life - that God always has mercy on those that come to Him in humble repentance.
One of the best repentors of all time was a man after God's own heart - King David, Solomon's dad. Whenever David was confronted with his own sin, he humbly acknowledged his offenses and asked God for forgiveness - he repented.
God knows we are sinners by nature and will sin - but if we are sold out to His honor and glory - and value our relationship with Him - when we become aware of our sin, He wants us to acknowledge our fault and repent - to change our mind about the offense - and our behavior.
We can't expect sinlessness - but we can be great repentors all - through the power of our Savior Christ.
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