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Repentance
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Then he began to denounce the cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they didn't repent. "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you." Matthew 11:20'22 WEB.
When John the Baptist came to prepare the way for Jesus, he preached a message of repentance. When Jesus came, He healed the sick, raised the dead, sought out the lost, and preached repentance. Repentance means changing your ways, a change in your heart and mind, a change in your actions. It involves turning away from sin and turning towards God. It's changing our lives to align with God's plan for us. For God isn't on our team. We are on His.
When Peter began to preach after the Holy Spirit descended on them in the upper room, the people asked what they needed to do: "Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:37'38).
In the book of Revelation, Jesus said: "As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous, therefore, and repent" (Revelation 3:19). That is what the cross brings, a crossroads in our lives. Jesus said to all: "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23).
Repentance involves saying: "I am sorry for that." Though it is not a popular subject today, it's the number one way to take a load off your shoulders, make things right with God, and bring a spiritual revival to your life. If you want to see a breakthrough, start with repentance. Simple but difficult because our very nature wants to hide our mistakes, just as Adam and the Pharisees. Jesus told them:
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all uncleanness" (Matthew 23:27).
When you mess up, be quick to tell the Lord you are sorry and try to do better next time. Forgiveness is there when we ask for it, but keep a shortlist. By doing so, you completely disable the enemy's plan to use your mistake against you. Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for all You do for me. Please forgive me for the things that I have done and said wrong. Wash me, and I will be clean. Deliver me, and I will be free. Teach me, and I will understand better. I want more of You in my life, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Yes, Father, please forgive me for my sins, whether in word, thought or deed and help me not to do them again. Revive me Father. In the name of Jesus. Amen. Thank you Pastor Dion for making your devotions so clear. May our Lord continue to bless you.
In Jesus' name, Amen
Yes Lord, in Jesus's name I pray, amen.
Yes Amen
Amen , Father forgive me of my sins and help me to do better
Dear Lord, Please forgive my sins of omission and sins of commission. Amen!
AMEN. Heavenly Father, I Thank You for Your forgiveness. My life is in your hands. AMEN
We want more of you Jesus in our lives. Amen
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Forgive me Lord Jesus of my sins. Wash me and make me clean. Teach me to know more about your live for me, Amen
Thank You Father for Your forgiveness, mercy and grace. I pray the Holy Spirit will show me when to repent. Amen.
Amen thank you for loving me so much and for your forgiveness
Amen!Great Devorional! Thank You Heavenly Father for accepting our repentance! Thank You for Your Mercy and Grace..Teach Me And I will learn. Stay close and guide me all of my days. In Jesus Name Amen!
Father Please Forgive For All Of My Sin's Amen Good Morning Everyone
Amen!!
A vital reminder of God's gift! Thank You for all You do for me, Lord. Amen
Heavenly Father I thank You for all You have done in our lives, I repent of what I have done please don't forsake me and give me Your forgiveness. Teach and lead me Lord, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen.
Thank you Pastor, great and teachable devotional. God bless you and Sylvia, Amen.
In Lord Yeshua's name I ask this, Amen.
God Forgive any sins I've committed. Help me to be a good Christian. In the name of Jesus Amen
An excellent devotion today! I think at one time or another we all have been slow to admit faults and ask for forgiveness. The best thing we can do is, the moment we realize we have sinned or done something wrong, we need to go to God in pray, repent and ask for His forgiveness. We need to be humble and teachable or we will suffer much more than necessary because we refuse to humble ourselves before our Lord and King. Jesus died for us, in our place, a cruel and terrible death. We owe Him our very life and we always have to put God first in our life. In human nature its not natural for us to put others before us or our own desires or needs but this is what we must do and if we are true believerss we will desire to do this. Father God, wash me and I will be clean, show me the error of my ways and teach me your ways. Thank you for always loving me and leading back to you when I stray.
Amen Lord Jesus!
Amen!
Against You only do I sin... Forgive me. My sins are ever before me. Wicked heart of mine I repent Father. My evil thoughts destroy my faith. I choose life and I choose Jesus . Yoyr ways Lord. I declare Your word in my life and mind. Help me defeat satan. It doesn't feell8ke I have power over satan anymore but he is a liar. Your word is living.he,p me feel forgiven..and walk in righteousness. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen