Confrontations

This week, in the story of David and Bathsheba, we see David commit a series of horrible sins...  And later, when God sends the prophet Nathan to confront him about his sins, David simply says, "Yes.  I have sinned."

No excuses.  No lies.  No rationalizations.

"I have sinned."

Ask yourself:  How do I respond when people confront or correct me?  Am I like Saul, covering my tracks?  Or am I like David, listening, receiving, and repenting?

Pray this week that God will put people in your life who love you enough to confront you about your sins.  Invite the Holy Spirit to soften your heart so that you will humbly receive their words of conviction and correction.