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Tag Archives: repentance
Timeless Repentance
This ancient prayer of repentance says it well. “O Lord, forgive me my sins, the sins of my youth, and my present sins, the sin that my parents cast upon me, original sin, and the sins that I … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged forgiveness, John Donne, repentance
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Holy … and Merciful
The second of my three imaginary steps to the throne of grace: repentance. Luke 18:13 (ESV) God, be merciful to me, a sinner! We recognize our sin and look to Holy God for salvation and forgiveness. As the old hymn … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Elvina M. Hall, Holy Holy Holy, Jesus Paid It All, Luke 18:13, merciful, repentance
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What Are You Losing for Lent?
Lots of folks (including me) give up some kind of food during Lent. You could call it a weight-loss program — you lose the weight of your bad habits and sins. Joel 2:12 (AMP) “Even now,” says the Lord, “Turn and come … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged fasting, Joes 2:12, Lent, repentance
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I Lie to Myself
I’m rude. I yell. I say something mean. I tell myself: “He started it.” “They deserved it.” “Nobody would put up with that!” Jesus has an answer. Matthew 7:3 (ESV) Why do you see the speck that is in your … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged confession, lie to myself, log in your own eye, Matthew 7:3, repentance
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Repentance and Refreshment
Acts 3:19-20 (Phillips) Now you must repent and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, that time after time your souls may know the refreshment that comes from the presence of God. Secret sin can come … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Acts 3:19-20, refreshment, repentance
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Why Repent?
“Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, without church discipline, communion without confession, absolution without personal confession.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer Nachfolge, 1937 The Cost of Discipleship Reflect. Confess. Repent.
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged cheap grace, Deitrich Bonhoeffer, grace, repentance
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Repent: for the Rest of Your Life
“Repentance is a hearty sorrow for our past misdeeds, and a sincere resolution and an endeavor to the utmost of our power, to conform all our actions to the law of God. It does not consist in one single act … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged John Locke, repentance, sorrow
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Repent: More than “I’m Sorry”
“Many mourn for their sins that do not truly repent of them, weep bitterly for them, and yet continue in love and league with them.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Commentary, 1 Samuel 24:16 Repentance isn’t an apology. It’s a life-style … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew Henry, repentance
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Repentance and Revival
Repentance leads to revival. Isaiah 57:15 (EXB) I give new life to [revive the spirit of] those who are humble [lowly] and to those whose hearts are broken [contrite; repentant]. I repent. God revives (in that order.)
Repentance and Renewal
Some married couples decide to renew their wedding vows. Maybe they’ve been taking each other for granted. Maybe they’ve broken trust. Might be they’ve just drifted apart. The same thing can happen between us and God. We find … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Lent, renewal, repentance, Revelation 2:4
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