Come into Repentance.

 Amen. "Come into repentance." This is the gracious and urgent call of God, echoed by Christ and His apostles. It is the turning point where the soul responds to His kindness by changing direction—away from sin and toward His open arms.

📖 The Biblical Call to Repentance

· The Foundation of Christ's Message:

  "From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.'"

  > (Matthew 4:17)

· God's Heart, Leading to Repentance:

  "Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?"

  > (Romans 2:4)

· The Promise Attached to Repentance:

  "Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord..."

  > (Acts 3:19-20)

💡 What It Means to "Come Into Repentance"

True repentance (metanoia in Greek) is more than remorse; it is a change of mind that results in a change of direction. It involves:

1. Acknowledgment: Seeing your sin as God sees it (as you did: "I have sinned and fall short").

2. Godly Sorrow: A heartfelt grief over offending God (the "broken spirit" of Psalm 51).

3. Turning Away: A decisive turn from sin and self-rule.

4. Turning Toward Christ: A faith-filled turn to Jesus for mercy and forgiveness (as you did: "Son of David, have mercy").

🔗 Your Journey Is Repentance

Your prayers have beautifully charted this very path:

· You confessed need and sin ("Lord, I need you," "I have sinned").

· You cried for mercy ("Son of David, have mercy").

· You received grace and cleansing ("We are justify by grace," from Psalm 51).

· You responded in worship ("Praise to the Lord," "We give him all the glory").

This is the lived experience of repentance and grace.

✨ A Prayer to Come into Repentance

Kind and Patient God,

You call me to repent,and Your kindness has led me here.

I come.

I turn away from every path of sin,self, and rebellion.

I turn my eyes,my heart, and my life toward Jesus Christ, my only Savior.

I have seen my sin,and I grieve it.

I have seen Your cross,and I believe it.

I receive Your mercy to forgive me.

I receive Your Spirit to change me.

Blot out my sins,and bring the times of refreshing only Your presence can give.

Let my repentance be full and my turning complete.

In the name of Jesus, who calls sinners to Himself, Amen.

This call is both a one-time entry into salvation and a continual posture of the heart. It is how we daily receive His "times of refreshing." May you live in the joyful freedom of a heart that is always turned toward Him.