Read 2 Corinthians 7:10
True repentance is not something we can produce on our own—it is a gift from God. Just as flowers do not bloom in a desert without rain, so repentance cannot grow in the dry soil of the human heart unless the Holy Spirit waters it with grace. If you feel even the smallest grief over sin or longing to turn back to God, it is proof that His Spirit is at work in you.
Godly sorrow is different from mere regret. Regret mourns the consequences of sin; repentance mourns the offense itself. True repentance looks to Jesus—it sees sin in the light of His love, His cross, and His suffering. When we truly understand what our sin cost Him, our hearts are broken not just by guilt, but by gratitude and love.
This kind of sorrow leads to real change. The repentant heart does not only weep over sin; it turns away from it. It grows careful with words, actions, and even thoughts, seeking to please the Lord in all things. Every night, it confesses its failures; every morning, it prays for grace to walk uprightly that day.
Repentance is not a one-time event but a lifelong posture. Even as we mature in Christ, we continue to grieve our sins—but this sorrow is sweet, for it draws us closer to our Savior. Godly sorrow deepens our humility, strengthens our dependence, and keeps our hearts tender toward God until the day we see Him face to face.
Reflection for Today
Do I see my sin as God sees it—and does my sorrow lead me closer to Christ and further from sin?
Prayer
Lord, give me a heart that truly repents—a heart soft toward Your Spirit and broken over sin. Help me turn from all that grieves You and run toward the cross where Your mercy flows. Let my sorrow produce joy, and my repentance lead me deeper into Your grace.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bp. Paul Solomon Maglaya
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