Breaking a hard heart

Manasseh was a broken man. Early in his life he rebelled against the Lord and led the people to sin. He put idols in the holy place and consulted sorcerers and psychics (2Ch 33:4-6). He abused his power to the point of murdering innocent people (2Ki 21:16). When God disciplined him severely by sending him to Babylon, he repented. He humbled himself and submitted to the Lord. Upon seeing his broken and contrite heart the Lord restored his kingdom. (2Ch 33:12-13) No matter how far down the road you’ve gone, God can restore a broken heart. Our own pride determines the fate of our souls. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Psa 51:17).