As part of our i/e series, where we're focusing on intimacy with God and effectiveness with life. Those are the two greatest goals for every believer. Last Sunday, we talked about how to reconnect with God after we've blown. David's experience with Bathsheba served as the model. There are four steps on the road back:
1. Humility--We've got to realize that there is no negotiating with God. We come to the table with nothing. There is no reason for God to forgive us other than his grace and mercy.
2. Honesty--We've got to come completely clean with God. Most of us share as little as possible to get the forgiveness we need. We can't do that if we want to reconnect with God--we've got to get everything out in the open.
3. Heart Change--David needed a new heart so he didn't do what he did before! He asked God for a pure heart, a steadfast spirit, God's Spirit, and the joy of salvation. Those were the weapons he needed to face the challenges ahead.
4. Hope--We aren't marked by our mistakes, we're marked by the promises of the future.
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