June 6, 2026

Heart for the Lord Day 6 by SGLY Ministry

CONTRITE HEART
“a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.” Psalm 51:17 (KJV)

Today’s Thought:
A Contrite Heart is a repentant heart.
It is a heart that shows deep sorrow for having done wrong. This heart the Lord will not refuse or reject. This heart the Lord will forgive, cleanse, bless and revive.
May our Prayer of the Heart today be for a Contrite Heart.

For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Isaiah 57:15 [NKJV]

“He that dwells in the highest heavens dwells in the lowest hearts and inhabits sincerity as surely as he inhabits eternity.”–Matthew Henry-Commentary on Isaiah 57:15

Prayer of the Heart to the Lord:
Dear Lord, today I ask that You create in me a Contrite Heart.

A heart that is truly repentant for any wrong it has done.
A heart that is sensitive to wrong and quick to repent.
A heart that You, the High and Lofty One, will accept and revive. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

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A safe harbor in the time of storm

Into Thy Presence I will come, Oh Lord my God, and I will find a comfort and a solace there.

Your Presence is a safe harbor in the time of storm, a refuge from the turmoil's of my earthly life.

When I am defeated and discouraged and my life is filled with sadness and woe, in Thy Presence I find victory, hope and joy.

When my life becomes lonely and the number of friends becomes few and when I become an outcast from the fellowship of men, in Thy Presence I will find a constant Companion, a Faithful Friend and a source of infinite fellowship abounding in love.

Your Love, Grace and Communion is sufficient for me, Oh Lord my God and You are able to supply for all my needs by Your riches in glory.

You cause me to dwell in peace and safety all the days of my life, in Thee I can safely trust.
Jim Welch

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When You’re Angry, Slow Down and THINK BY RICK WARREN

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19b NIV).

We save ourselves a lot of pain and heartache if we follow one simple rule: Slow down when we’re angry or hurt.
The Bible says, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19b NIV).
Yet, usually we do just the opposite. We’re quick to speak, slow to listen, and swift to become angry. That’s backward! But if you do the first two — be slow to speak and quick to listen — the last part will be automatic. You’ll find yourself becoming angry less often and less naturally.
There’s an important rhythm to this idea, which the Bible reiterates over and over again. For example:

Proverbs 14:29 “Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness” (NCV).
Proverbs 15:28 “Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble” (GNT).
Proverbs 15:18 “Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments”(CEV).

How do you slow down and think before rushing to anger? Consider these five questions before speaking when you’re angry.
T:Is it truthful? Is what I’m about to say the truth?
H:Is it helpful? Or will it simply harm the other person?
I:Is it inspirational? Does it build up, or does it tear down?
N:Is it necessary? If it’s not necessary, why do I need to say it?
K:Is it kind? Will it encourage or discourage?

It’s not enough just to slow down when we’re angry. Take extra time to THINK about what to say or do next. When You’re Angry, Slow Down and THINK BY RICK WARREN

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Psalm 97:5 ‘The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.’

- Never underestimate the power and presence of God.
- There is nothing that is too difficult for Him.
- He can cause a mountain of obstacles to melt away like liquid wax.
- What may seem impossible to you is possible with God.

PRAYER: Lord, I come before You today knowing that nothing is too difficult for You. Regardless of what I am facing, I know that You can cause it to melt like wax. I give You my cares and concerns and I trust You for a miracle in my situation. Amen.

Pastor Andrew W Roebert

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Fifteen-Minute Challenge by Our Daily Bread

Turn my heart toward your statutes. Psalm 119:36

Dr. Charles W. Eliot, longtime president of Harvard University, believed that ordinary people who read consistently from the world’s great literature for even a few minutes a day could gain a valuable education. In 1910, he compiled selections from books of history, science, philosophy, and fine art into fifty volumes called The Harvard Classics. Each set of books included Dr. Eliot’s Reading Guide titled “Fifteen Minutes A Day” containing recommended selections of eight to ten pages for each day of the year.

What if we spent fifteen minutes a day reading God’s Word? We could say with the psalmist, “Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word” (Ps. 119:36–37).
“Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.” (Psalm 119:33)

Fifteen minutes a day adds up to ninety-one hours a year. But for whatever amount of time we decide to read the Bible each day, consistency is the secret and the key ingredient is not perfection but persistence. If we miss a day or a week, we can start reading again. As the Holy Spirit teaches us, God’s Word moves from our minds to our hearts, then to our hands and feet—taking us beyond education to transformation.

“Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end” (v. 33).

I turn to You, the Author, to teach me as I read Your Word today. I want to hear from You, to know You, and to grow closer to You.

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Bible Verses

I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

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Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11

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Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. — Psalm 100:3

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Jeremiah 32:17 "Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you."

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Job 19:25 25 I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.

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1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

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Prayers

Prayer to Do God’s Will

Oh Lord God, Father Almighty who created me and everything I see and enjoy, blessed and beautiful Jesus, love of my heart, bounteous Holy Spirit of God who is so kind as to be with me and comfort me whenever I ask, I thank you for all that I am and all that I have had in my life. Thy will be done, my God. I ask only that you let me know your will for me, for I am often confused or conflicted, and I seek your guidance. Knowing your will for me, let me be anxious for nothing. And I pray for the strength, the power and the energy, to accomplish your purpose. All glory be to you, one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who was before time and will be forever, Amen.
Meditation

[The presence of the Holy Spirit in my life.]

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Now to him who is able to keep us from stumbling and to present ourselves blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

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Holy Spirit, help me plant the good seeds of righteousness. I expect to reap a crop of peace and love. I plow up the hard ground of my heart for now is the time to seek the Lord. Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. I am a peacemaker planting seeds of peace and I will reap a harvest of goodness in the name of Jesus. Amen

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Lord our God, inspire us to make our choices well and understand our responsibilities and the consequences of what we do. Help us to make good use of the opportunities that come to us. Lead us to be positive in our attitude, that we may work well with others and live this day to the full. Amen.

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Lord our God, gather us together in one flock to praise you with one heart and one voice. Let this praise ring out on earth in the midst of all the evils that still confront us. We thank you for your protection, for all the help and deliverance you give us. We thank you for the hope you put into our hearts. We thank you for the hope that we may yet see great things done through the working of your Spirit, for us your children and for all peoples and nations. For your love will not rest until life on earth has come into your hands and all may rejoice. Amen.

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The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.