How to Repent: Turning Toward God with Awe and Honesty

How to Repent: Turning Toward God with Awe and Honesty

Most of us think repentance means feeling worse about ourselves. Or we think it’s optional—something God’s already covered. But Scripture paints a different picture. Repentance doesn’t start with guilt. It starts with awe.

Isaiah saw the Lord and cried, “I am undone.” Peter saw a miracle and fell to his knees. John saw Christ in glory and collapsed like a dead man. True repentance begins with the fear of the Lord—a reverent, soul-shaking recognition that God is holy and we are not. And yet, He draws near.

This post explores why repentance is more than behavior change. It’s a return. A return to relationship, to reverence, and to the God who meets us in mercy.

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Get the Most Out of Prayer

Get the Most Out of Prayer

Ever found your mind wandering mid-prayer, even in the sincerest moments? It’s as if your thoughts play tag while you strive to connect with the Divine. Kneeling in prayer offers a curious clarity—a path to a deeper, more focused connection with God. The physical act of bowing somehow guides the soul into a humble reverence, a posture that leads the spirit. Rediscovering the significance of this ancient practice, we journey toward a sincere encounter rather than a mere laundry list of requests. As Hebrews wisely reminds us, in our approach to God, there’s both distance and rest to be found.

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