REPENT.

 REPENTANCE 

The Bible tells us that no one is without sin as our human nature is fallen. It is God's wish for our lives and eternal soul that we may repent for our sins of iniquity against God and turn to Him in faith and obedience. Scriptures call us to repentance, reminding us of the glorious grace and mercy of God that awaits us if we but repent and believe in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul wrote in Acts 20:20-21, "I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus."

"If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us." (1 John 1:8)

"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." 

Matthew 4:17 NIV

From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."

Revelation 2:5 NIV

 Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.

Mark 1:15 NIV

"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"

Luke 15:7 NIV

I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Luke 24:47 NIV

and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Dear Lord, thank you for your forgiveness. Thank you for not abandoning us to our mistakes, but for reaching out instead to bring us home. Help convict me of sin and help me accept your mercy without shame. Thank you for the love you have poured out for me and all of your children.

Help me live out of that love today in Jesus mighty name! Amen.

Gracious God, we come before You today, with contrite hearts and willing minds. Lord, thank You for your loving-kindness that leads us to repentance. Help us to be quick to acknowledge our sin before You and even quicker to turn from our sinful ways. Show us, Lord, what it means to have godly sorrow instead of the shallow sorrow of the world. Let our sin grieve us when we have dishonored You so that we will be diligent in repentance. In Jesus’ Name, amen

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