We usually mistake repentance and apology is very different from each other. Apology is asking for forgiveness for any hurt we caused to one another. This is usually due to worldly sorrow and being sorry because we are caught or we hurt other people and it is brought to our attention. Either ways, the heart of the person is not changed, just the situation. Even with just a little bit of adversity can turn us back to sinning again. In the end worldly sorrow and apology will only make us feel defeated.
Repentance is asking for forgiveness but this time with a change of heart. We now resolve to transform ourselves and turn away to the things are repenting for. This is apology with a commitment and dedication. Not only turning away from the things we repent for but now, every fiber of our being is repulsive to the thing we repent for... sins!
True repentance from sin can only be achieved through the help of JESUS. We can try as much as we want but apart from HIM we will eventually turn back because of our sinful nature. Believe me, I've been there. Repulsiveness to sin is the proof that the Holy Spirit began the transformation in us.
This is where commitment and dedication kicks in. We cannot make this change apart from HIM. So we must pray for GOD's help and make continuous repetitive decision to turn our backs to sin and turn to GOD. Everyday, every minute, every second is a decision to rebuke sin from our lives. It is a decision that even though turning away from sin made it harder for us, we will hold on to HIM no matter what.
Agenda to discuss with GOD
- Give HIM praise and thank HIM for redeeming us through the blood of JESUS Christ.
- Ask for HIM to start the change in your heart to please HIM
- Ask for HIS help in continuing our walk with HIM
- Ask for HIS help to always make us go back to HIM no matter what happen
Mindset Tuning
- True repentance cannot be accomplished by will power but only with HIS help.
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