Serendipitous Thoughts by Sugar Bear: “A Heart Like David’s”
“The Lord has sought out a man after His own heart.” —1 Samuel 13:14
A christian brother just recently asked me, “Sugar Bear, how can David—a man who committed adultery and arranged a murder—be called someone after God’s own heart?” And I nodded. That’s a fair charge. From our seats in the courtroom of culture, David looks like a moral failure. But in heaven’s courtroom, he’s a man chosen not for what he did—but for what he did next.
David didn’t pretend to be perfect. He didn’t make excuses or launch a cover-up campaign. When his sin found him, he didn’t run from God—he ran to Him. He cried, “Create in me a clean heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10). That’s the heartbeat God loves—not prideful perfection, but humble repentance.
David’s greatness wasn’t in avoiding failure—but in refusing to fake righteousness. He loved the things God loves. He danced with joy, wept with sorrow, and worshipped with abandon—even when burdened with guilt. His life was like a compass—not always pointing straight, but always finding its way back to true north: the heart of God.
Conversation with the Children of God:
Now, I’m known to speak with curiosity more than condemnation. So lean in, my skeptical friends, my wounded brothers and sisters, especially those who’ve been burned by religion or disillusioned by leaders like David.
You might be thinking, “If that’s what faith looks like, why would I want any part of it?” I get it. Honestly, I’ve wondered the same.
But here’s the thing:
real faith isn’t about pretending. It’s not about having squeaky-clean records or perfect resumes. It’s about what you do when the mirror shows you who you really are.
David didn’t get a gold star for moral behavior. He got a second chance because he came clean and came back. That’s what makes his story so powerful—not that he never fell, but that he knew where to fall. He fell forward… into grace.
So, faith isn’t a trophy case of perfect people. It’s a hospital for the broken. David’s story isn’t a loophole—it’s a lighthouse. The Bible doesn’t hide his sin; it highlights God’s grace. Maybe what matters most isn’t how clean your record is—but how honest your heart is.
Prayer and Blessing:
Lord, give us hearts like David’s—not flawless, but faithful. Teach us to grieve our sin, not justify it. Let us stumble, but let us stumble toward You. May we keep realigning our hearts to Your will—again and again.
And may every fall be a fall forward into Your arms.
God bless you and this ministry!
David’s heart wasn’t a perfect map—it was a compass, always turning toward the magnetic pull of God’s love.
God bless you and this ministry!
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