TODAY’S VERSE
Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight.
Psalms 51:4 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
There is a difference between being sorry for my sins and repenting. Repenting is about God. Being sorry is about me. It is my pride that causes shame. What will people think? What will happen to me? Will I be rejected, abandoned, or forsaken because of what I did? This leads to embarrassment, humiliation, and fear. But David felt something else. He felt deep Holy remorse. He saw the true nature of his behavior. It was a sin against God. That insight led him to repentance. What freedom comes when I see my behavior as an offense against God. Why? Because He is the one who created me. He is the one who has paid for all my sins. He is the one who has been offended and the one who still loves me unconditionally. Today, when you think of your sins, look into His face. See Him. See His broken heart and then see the cross. That same heart is full of love and forgiveness for you. His love leads to true repentance.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, help me to see the true nature of my sin. It is against You that have I sinned. Thank You for Your love and complete forgiveness. Help me to live my life for You.
AMEN
Ron Ovitt is an author, ordained minister, pastoral counselor, recovery coach, and President of Empower Ministry. Besides his lifetime experience of teaching and preaching, Ron has given over 500 lectures on habits, addictions, and emotional & spiritual-related topics. For information on his books, videos, and podcasts, go to www.ronovitt.com<http://www.ronovitt.com>
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Just to support that Repentance is a continuous, active effort to reform and silence error through spiritual understanding, rather than just feeling sorrow. True repentance changes the heart and destroys sin.
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