Ever notice there’s always something of which to repent? Even if you’ve got all your actions under control: you’re not stealing or lashing out or rolling your eyes at inappropriate times… Even if you have your thought life under control: no lusting after forbidden things, no lists of grievances against people you’re supposed to love, no pity parties… I’ll bet you’re having trouble keeping this one: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, body and strength.”
Can you honestly say you love God with everything in you 24/7? I think we need to live in repentance because repentance is good for us. It keeps us humble; it keeps us reaching for God’s help and presence. We can do all things with His help but apart from Him we can do nothing. Take some time to humble yourself before the Lord today. Make a fresh commitment to live in obedience to His will. Offload any actions, thoughts or attitudes that are not pleasing to Him and renew your love for Him. Repentance: it’s so good for your soul!
-Pastor Joel Everhart