This Week's Praise

"Betelehemu" by Morehouse College Glee Club

Thursday, July 12, 2007

REPENTANCE IS A DECISION

Perhaps you do not understand that God is kind to you so you will change your hearts and lives.

Romans 2:4

No one is happier than the one who has sincerely repented of wrong. Repentance is the decision to turn from selfish desires and seek God. It is a genuine, sincere regret that creates sorrow and moves us to admit wrong and desire to do better.

It’s an inward conviction that expresses itself in outward actions.

You look at the love of God and you can’t believe he’s loved you like he has, and this realization motivates you to change your life. That is the nature of repentance.

Walking with the Savior
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Today's Scripture in Context

Note: What is the area of your life that God is pressing on your heart for repentance? Where do you need to make that 180° turn from sin and ‘seek God’? Make the decision today and begin to experience the joy of the freedom from the bondage to that sin.

[1]Lucado, Max; Gibbs, Terri A.: Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year. Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman, 2000, S. 217

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