He Hears Your Heart

1 Kings 8:39

"Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)"

In Solomon's prayer he repeats the request that God "hear and forgive". The first thing we notice is that God's ear is open to those who desire to be with with Him. The second thing we notice is that He is ready and willing to forgive if we are willing to ask.

We know that God hears the prayers of those seeking forgiveness in humility.

Isaiah 57:15

"For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."

But the most beautiful part of this verse is the final parenthesis - "(for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)"

So often I find it hard to express my true heart. There is so much love and gratitude, or so much hurt and pain, or so much joy, or so much frustration, I cannot find the words at times. But God hears my heart, He understands my heart. Sometimes there is such a conglomeration of feelings after I have fallen in sin - regret, self loathing, self pity, sorrow, shame, etc. God hears it all, the Spirit intercedes with groanings that cannot be uttered.

Are there emotions in my heart that I have trouble expressing to God right now? Can I ask God to search me and know me and being me His peace that passes all my understanding?