What is a broken heart and contrite spirit?

Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them, without resistance or resentment. We cease doing things our way and learn to do them God’s way instead. In such a condition of submissiveness, the Atonement can take effect and true repentance can occur.

What does the Bible say about wounded heart?

Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted, and bind up their wounds.” Psalm 51, the most honest confession of personal sin in the Bible, ends with these words to God: “You will not despise this broken and crushed heart.”

Who had a broken heart in the Bible?

Stories of Heartbreak in the Bible In Genesis 21, Hagar was heartbroken after Abraham sent her and Ishmael away. And in 1 Samuel 1, Hannah was grieving her heart’s unfulfilled desire to get pregnant. In 2 Samuel 11, Bathsheba had a broken heart after her husband was killed in battle.

How do I ask God to heal my heart?

God, I pray that you heal my broken heart. Your word says that you will heal me completely, and I surrender my broken heart to you to heal. You are the ultimate healer and I trust that you will heal my broken heart. Thank you for making me whole again.

How do you mend a broken spirit?

Get yourself out in your community or volunteer for an organization that makes you excited about something new. Giving to others can often provide the most satisfying sense of well-being, which will help mend your spirit and get you going on the right track.

What breaks God’s heart verse?

John 1:11 says, “He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.” So He wept. This broke His heart, and it still does. One reason why unbelief and rejection break the heart of God is because He knows the consequences. God will not force open the door of the human heart.

Is there a prayer for heartbreak?

I offer unto You my wounded heart, my broken heart. I know it is You, my Lord, who will uphold me in the end. Let me not lose hope. Let me not cast away everything that’s good and beautiful in this life.