May 23 He Knows Your Heart

Scripture: Job 20:4-5

Theme: God Sees Beyond the Surface

Often, our hearts can mislead us. They do not always reflect the truth. But if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts (1 John 3:20). One vivid example in the Bible that shows the need for a "heart transplant" is the story of David and Bathsheba.

David allowed his eyes to guide his actions, leading him into a spiral of deception, lies, adultery, and even murder. His choices brought devastating consequences—pregnancy, the death of a loyal husband, and eventually, the loss of a child (2 Samuel 11). David knew deep in his heart that he had sinned grievously. He felt hopeless and defeated. Yet, where sin abounds, grace abounds much more (Romans 5:20).

Society often views sexual sin as worse than other sins. Still, the Bible teaches us to flee fornication (1 Corinthians 6:18) and to honor marriage: "Submit yourselves to your own husbands and wives." David recognized the severity of his sin and felt the weight of a tarnished heart. His plea in Psalm 51 — "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me" — shows us that hearts can become messy, but God can restore them.

David was fully aware of the work it would take to transform his heart. In gratitude for God's mercy, he promised to declare God’s goodness and teach others His ways:
"Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee." (Psalm 51:13)

When our hearts are messy, joy cannot remain. In his desperation, David cried out for God to restore the joy of his salvation. He realized that true joy could only be found in God's forgiveness.

What David did in secret eventually came to light. That might not be our story, but remember: God still sees beyond the surface. Even if the world never knows our silent deeds, God is aware. But His foreknowledge is not a reason to despair—it is an invitation to repentance.

God longs to transform our hearts. No matter how messy your heart may feel, there is hope. Jesus' blood is powerful enough to cleanse any heart. His blood will never lose its power.

Sisters, I don't know what burdens or sins are staining your heart today, but God knows. We cannot enter His kingdom with a heart that is not pure. God specializes in cleaning hearts. Sometimes we hesitate to come to Him because we believe we are beyond redemption—that's a lie from the enemy. Even if you feel too broken to go to Jesus, those are the hearts He longs to heal.

What He did for David—and countless others—He will do for you. Whisper His name. Call on His name. Shout His name. He will show up, ready with all the tools needed to cleanse, heal, and restore you.

I am grateful that God knows my heart and sees beyond my surface-level failures. My mistakes do not define my heart when it is surrendered to Him.

Today, I invite you to place your hand over your heart and pray this simple prayer:

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, create in me a clean heart. Renew a right spirit within me. Wash me with the blood of Jesus and restore the joy of Your salvation. I surrender every messy, broken part of me to You. Thank You for seeing beyond my failures and loving me still. I receive Your cleansing, Your grace, and Your restoration. In Jesus' name, Amen.