5-16📖 Repentance: The Pathway to Restoration
- Dr. Michael Stallings

- May 16, 2025
- 1 min read
Repentance is not shame—it’s freedom. It’s not about condemnation—it’s about coming home. True repentance isn’t just feeling sorry for sin; it’s turning from it and running into the arms of a forgiving Father.
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19) “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
God is not reluctant to forgive—He is ready. He doesn’t hold your failures over your head. Instead, He invites you to bring them to Him, where grace is greater than guilt and mercy washes you clean.
Repentance clears the clutter between your heart and His. It opens the door to healing, joy, and fresh intimacy with God. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being honest. And when we come with a broken spirit, He meets us with open arms.
🙏 Prayer: A Prayer of Repentance and Restoration
Father, I come to You with humility, asking for Your mercy. I’ve fallen short, and I need Your grace. Search my heart, reveal what needs to change, and help me turn fully back to You.
Thank You for the promise of forgiveness. Thank You that You never give up on me. Cleanse me, restore me, and help me walk in newness of life.
I choose today to turn from my sin and toward Your goodness.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

