The Power of Repentance and Renewal
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Psalm 51:1-12 KJV
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Devotional
Repentance is more than just saying sorry; it's a complete turning away from sin and towards God. David's heartfelt plea in Psalm 51 shows us the power of genuine repentance. It opens the door for God's renewal and restoration in our lives. Today, take time for honest self-examination. Are there areas of your life that need repentance? Approach God with a humble heart, confessing your sins and asking for His cleansing. Embrace the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17 – in Christ, you are a new creation. Let this truth inspire you to live in the freedom and power of God's forgiveness.
Psalm 51:1-12 KJV
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Devotional
Repentance is more than just saying sorry; it's a complete turning away from sin and towards God. David's heartfelt plea in Psalm 51 shows us the power of genuine repentance. It opens the door for God's renewal and restoration in our lives. Today, take time for honest self-examination. Are there areas of your life that need repentance? Approach God with a humble heart, confessing your sins and asking for His cleansing. Embrace the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17 – in Christ, you are a new creation. Let this truth inspire you to live in the freedom and power of God's forgiveness.
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