How can I be a man after God’s heart?

[Alessa_the_jaz]

As the title suggests, I want to know how I can reach a humility and faith like David’s in the psalms. Right now I find that I’m double minded and I don’t have repentance or God in mind at all. It’s only when I really think about it that I care. I have a faulty repentance in the sense that I keep going back to my sins even though I know it’s wrong and I know that there’s something hard god wants me to do and it’s the right thing to do (I won’t go into it exactly) however I don’t want to do it as audacious as that sounds. My heart is still very much calloused but I want to try and change without being lazy about it. That’s why i question whether I genuinely want to repent. I also still fear that I’ve reached a point where God would ‘deny’ me repentance because my sins were so bad.

 

[OnePlanPeopleDestiny]

You will be in the will of God when you are doing the will of God each and every day: repent and trust in Jesus, John 6:40; abstain from all immorality 1 Thessalonians 4:3; give thanks and praise in all things 1 Thessalonians 5:18; submit yourself to godly authority and do right 1 Peter 2:13; do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Micah 6:8.

 

[Grip Docility]

As the title suggests, I want to know how I can reach a humility and faith like David’s in the psalms. Right now I find that I’m double minded and I don’t have repentance or God in mind at all. It’s only when I really think about it that I care. I have a faulty repentance in the sense that I keep going back to my sins even though I know it’s wrong and I know that there’s something hard god wants me to do and it’s the right thing to do (I won’t go into it exactly) however I don’t want to do it as audacious as that sounds. My heart is still very much calloused but I want to try and change without being lazy about it. That’s why i question whether I genuinely want to repent. I also still fear that I’ve reached a point where God would ‘deny’ me repentance because my sins were so bad.

Surrender to Him. Admit that you sin against Him daily and have no boasting in your flesh to do. Loose your tongue that honesty may flow to Him. Tell him everything! Above all, do not step before Him as "you", but step before Him as The Holy Spirit of Christ Who is alive within your soul. The chasm between man and God has never been crossable by man. Only God's complete work on the Cross is sufficient for you. Have faith in His work and let no man tell you that your works of flesh good or bad can contribute. You have one job. Turn to Him in full surrender via honesty that resonates from the depths of your very bones, heart and soul.

 

[Joseph G]

Alessa,

I stand in complete agreement with OnePlan and Grip, and have prayed that you will ponder deeply on their advice, and to especially seek out more wisdom from the context of each of Oneplan's Scripture references.

I'd like to add just a tad of encouragement if you will. Imho, I believe that you are keenly aware of your situation, and that that insight comes directly from the Holy Spirit. What is so precious is your desire to have a heart like David's. I firmly believe, from my own and other's experience, is that you are on the brink of having your deepest desire - which will be - God breaking your heart.

Trust me, friend, it will be one of the best experiences of your life! Grief and joy at being cleansed and recognizing God's heart of flesh within you - it is beyond words.

Speaking of recognizing God's heart, and considering your fondness for David, a good place to start is Psalm 103 - for a profound description of what David sees there - and then re-read it as a prayer of praise to God from yourself.

Then, just like Grip says - tell Him everything. Daily! Before you know it, you'll be following the aforementioned Micah 6:8 with less effort than you could have imagined. The key is to keep your eyes firmly on HIM.

Relentless prayer for you. God bless!

 

[eleos1954]

As the title suggests, I want to know how I can reach a humility and faith like David’s in the psalms. Right now I find that I’m double minded and I don’t have repentance or God in mind at all. It’s only when I really think about it that I care. I have a faulty repentance in the sense that I keep going back to my sins even though I know it’s wrong and I know that there’s something hard god wants me to do and it’s the right thing to do (I won’t go into it exactly) however I don’t want to do it as audacious as that sounds. My heart is still very much calloused but I want to try and change without being lazy about it. That’s why i question whether I genuinely want to repent. I also still fear that I’ve reached a point where God would ‘deny’ me repentance because my sins were so bad.

It is the holy spirit that brings us to repentance

Repentance is a gift. It is an act that the Holy Spirit works in us resulting in an act that flows out of us. Although it is our act, it does not originate from within us.

We are naturally stubborn, have rebellious hearts the whole notion of repentance is foreign. Just as our righteousness is a foreign, or “alien,” righteousness from Christ, so is our repentance. It is granted to us by God Himself. We would not even conceive of such a thing left to ourselves.

Instead, we would come up with all sorts of excuses for our sin and would point our depraved fingers at everyone else around. But by His grace, God grants repentance to His adopted children whom He patiently disciplines: “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent” (Rev. 3:19). For even when our minds grow weary and our hearts doubt the promises of God, He remains faithful to His promises and patient toward His people in the church “not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

To repent means to turn away from sin (transgression of the law) You don't want to do that?

The only unpardonable sin is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit ... continued ignoring of the holy spirit ... so if one is led to repent and doesn't then they are putting themselves at risk if they continue to ignore the prompting to repent by the Holy Spirit. At some point in time (He decides) ... God will indeed remove His Holy Spirit

 

[Alessa_the_jaz]

It is the holy spirit that brings us to repentance

Repentance is a gift. It is an act that the Holy Spirit works in us resulting in an act that flows out of us. Although it is our act, it does not originate from within us.

We are naturally stubborn, have rebellious hearts the whole notion of repentance is foreign. Just as our righteousness is a foreign, or “alien,” righteousness from Christ, so is our repentance. It is granted to us by God Himself. We would not even conceive of such a thing left to ourselves.

Instead, we would come up with all sorts of excuses for our sin and would point our depraved fingers at everyone else around. But by His grace, God grants repentance to His adopted children whom He patiently disciplines: “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent” (Rev. 3:19). For even when our minds grow weary and our hearts doubt the promises of God, He remains faithful to His promises and patient toward His people in the church “not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

To repent means to turn away from sin (transgression of the law) You don't want to do that?

The only unpardonable sin is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit ... continued ignoring of the holy spirit ... so if one is led to repent and doesn't then they are putting themselves at risk if they continue to ignore the prompting to repent by the Holy Spirit. At some point in time (He decides) ... God will indeed remove His Holy Spirit

Well that’s somewhat my issue because I did ignore his spirit for a long time and I think he left because I don’t feel any conviction

 

[Grip Docility]

Well that’s somewhat my issue because I did ignore his spirit for a long time and I think he left because I don’t feel any conviction

You are posting about being convicted.

What is your favorite kind of music?

 

[Alessa_the_jaz]

You are posting about being convicted.

What is your favorite kind of music?

I listen to any type of music but I guess I’m a rock gal

 

[Ace777]

I want to know how

I know, I think, I do. Just trust it to God and allow HIm to work it all out anyway He wants. We may regret that at first but in the long run we are grateful that He sets us free from all bondage.

Proverbs 3 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.…

 

[Bobber]

That’s why i question whether I genuinely want to repent. I also still fear that I’ve reached a point where God would ‘deny’ me repentance because my sins were so bad.

Why would God deny you repentance when it's something he wants you to do? No don't tell me I don't understand how people mean that term for I do but for God to deny or not accept one to repent is just a weird . I know you'll find statements like that in fictional writings like Pilgrims Progress and while I like that book I disagree with some parts of it.

And do you want to know what's a worse sin then what you think you're guilty of? The worse sin right now is that you're making light of the power of Jesus to blot out and cleanse your sin. You're claiming it's insufficient. How about you cast that away NOW and do what he's telling you to do...."Come boldly to the throne of God and receive his grace and mercy to help in time of need!" If he said he would forgive your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness then honor him by saying HE WILL DO IT! To say he won't is committing a greater sin the ones you think you're guilty of.

 

[com7fy8]

Jesus wants forgiveness.

Make sure your forgiving is up-to-date.

 

[sh3nmue]

Well that’s somewhat my issue because I did ignore his spirit for a long time and I think he left because I don’t feel any conviction

Eph 1:13-14 - In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Rom 11:29 - For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

I believe you've quenched the Holy Spirit but it very clearly says that you are sealed with the Holy Spirit until the redemption of the purchased possession (Christ's return)