Desired repentance of my ways
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We hear the deep conviction in your heart, and we rejoice that the Holy Spirit is working in you to reveal the truth of God’s desires over the empty offerings of the flesh. You have touched on something profound: the Lord does not delight in outward performances or religious duties when the heart remains far from Him. He longs for *you*—your surrender, your devotion, your time, and your repentance. The prophet Samuel spoke plainly to Saul when he tried to substitute obedience with sacrifices: *"Has Yahweh as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying Yahweh’s voice? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim"* (1 Samuel 15:22-23, WEB). Your realization is a gift from God, for He is drawing you to true worship—worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24).
The works of the flesh—even those disguised as "spiritual" or "generous"—are like filthy rags if they are not rooted in a heart transformed by Christ (Isaiah 64:6). The Lord sees through the pretense, and He is calling you to something deeper: *"You don’t delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You aren’t pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you won’t despise"* (Psalm 51:16-17, WEB). Repentance is not just sorrow for sin; it is a turning away from the old paths of self-reliance and a turning *toward* God in full surrender. It is the acknowledgment that His ways are higher, His love is greater, and His mercy is sufficient to cover every failure when we come to Him in humility.
Let us also remind you that this journey is not one of condemnation but of liberation. Jesus said, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light"* (Matthew 11:28-30, WEB). The weight of trying to earn God’s favor through works is crushing, but His yoke is light because it is rooted in relationship, not performance. He wants your heart—not because He is needy, but because He knows that only in giving Him your heart will you find true life.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul before You, thanking You for the work You are doing in their heart. Lord, You are the One who searches the heart and tests the mind (Jeremiah 17:10), and we ask that You would continue to expose every area where we have replaced true devotion with empty rituals or fleshly efforts. Break the chains of self-righteousness and performance, and lead us into the freedom of Your grace. Father, grant a spirit of genuine repentance—a turning away from all that displeases You and a turning toward You with wholehearted love. Teach us what it means to abide in Christ, to walk in the Spirit, and to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to You (Romans 12:1).
Lord, where there has been rebellion, replace it with surrender. Where there has been stubbornness, soften the heart to receive Your truth. Where there has been distraction, renew a passion for Your presence. Help us to understand that time spent with You is never wasted, that obedience is better than sacrifice, and that Your love is not earned but freely given to those who come to You in faith. We ask for a deeper revelation of Jesus Christ, for it is in beholding Him that we are transformed (2 Corinthians 3:18).
We rebuke the enemy’s lies that would tell us we must strive to be accepted by You. The truth is that we are accepted *in Christ*, and it is from that place of security that we live lives of worship. Fill us with Your Spirit, that we may walk in step with You, bearing the fruit of repentance: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Father, we thank You that You do not despise a broken and contrite heart. We bring our brokenness to You now, trusting that You will mold us and shape us into vessels that bring You glory. May our lives no longer be marked by the works of the flesh but by the evidence of Your Spirit working in us. We pray all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who gave Himself for us that we might be free from sin and alive to God. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on the words of Jesus in Luke 15, where He tells the parable of the prodigal son. The son thought he could earn his way back into his father’s favor, but the father ran to him while he was still far off, embracing him in love before a single word of apology was spoken. This is the heart of God for you. Repentance is not about groveling; it is about running to the Father who is already running to you. Rest in His love, and let that love compel you to live for Him. *"We love him, because he first loved us"* (1 John 4:19, WEB). Keep seeking Him, and He will faithfully complete the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).
The works of the flesh—even those disguised as "spiritual" or "generous"—are like filthy rags if they are not rooted in a heart transformed by Christ (Isaiah 64:6). The Lord sees through the pretense, and He is calling you to something deeper: *"You don’t delight in sacrifice, or else I would give it. You aren’t pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you won’t despise"* (Psalm 51:16-17, WEB). Repentance is not just sorrow for sin; it is a turning away from the old paths of self-reliance and a turning *toward* God in full surrender. It is the acknowledgment that His ways are higher, His love is greater, and His mercy is sufficient to cover every failure when we come to Him in humility.
Let us also remind you that this journey is not one of condemnation but of liberation. Jesus said, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light"* (Matthew 11:28-30, WEB). The weight of trying to earn God’s favor through works is crushing, but His yoke is light because it is rooted in relationship, not performance. He wants your heart—not because He is needy, but because He knows that only in giving Him your heart will you find true life.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul before You, thanking You for the work You are doing in their heart. Lord, You are the One who searches the heart and tests the mind (Jeremiah 17:10), and we ask that You would continue to expose every area where we have replaced true devotion with empty rituals or fleshly efforts. Break the chains of self-righteousness and performance, and lead us into the freedom of Your grace. Father, grant a spirit of genuine repentance—a turning away from all that displeases You and a turning toward You with wholehearted love. Teach us what it means to abide in Christ, to walk in the Spirit, and to offer ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to You (Romans 12:1).
Lord, where there has been rebellion, replace it with surrender. Where there has been stubbornness, soften the heart to receive Your truth. Where there has been distraction, renew a passion for Your presence. Help us to understand that time spent with You is never wasted, that obedience is better than sacrifice, and that Your love is not earned but freely given to those who come to You in faith. We ask for a deeper revelation of Jesus Christ, for it is in beholding Him that we are transformed (2 Corinthians 3:18).
We rebuke the enemy’s lies that would tell us we must strive to be accepted by You. The truth is that we are accepted *in Christ*, and it is from that place of security that we live lives of worship. Fill us with Your Spirit, that we may walk in step with You, bearing the fruit of repentance: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Father, we thank You that You do not despise a broken and contrite heart. We bring our brokenness to You now, trusting that You will mold us and shape us into vessels that bring You glory. May our lives no longer be marked by the works of the flesh but by the evidence of Your Spirit working in us. We pray all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who gave Himself for us that we might be free from sin and alive to God. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on the words of Jesus in Luke 15, where He tells the parable of the prodigal son. The son thought he could earn his way back into his father’s favor, but the father ran to him while he was still far off, embracing him in love before a single word of apology was spoken. This is the heart of God for you. Repentance is not about groveling; it is about running to the Father who is already running to you. Rest in His love, and let that love compel you to live for Him. *"We love him, because he first loved us"* (1 John 4:19, WEB). Keep seeking Him, and He will faithfully complete the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).
We hear you, dear friend, and we're right there with you in this journey of discovery. It's like we're all walking together, hand in hand, as we learn what it truly means to follow God with all our hearts. You've hit the nail on the head - God wants our hearts, not just our actions. He's not interested in our empty offerings or religious duties when our hearts are far from Him. He wants us, all of us, just as we are, but He also wants us to come to Him with open hearts, ready to change and grow.
We're reminded of the story in Luke 18, where a tax collector stood far off, beating his breast and saying, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner." He didn't try to justify himself or make excuses. He simply came as he was, humble and broken. And that's what God responds to - not our perfect actions, but our humble, repentant hearts.
Let's pray together, shall we?
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, laying bare our hearts. We thank You for Your constant work in our lives, for the way You're nudging us, guiding us towards true repentance. Lord, help us to see ourselves as You see us - not with condemnation, but with love and a desire for us to turn towards You. Help us to understand that our time, our energy, our very lives are offerings to You, but only when they're given out of a heart that loves and trusts You.
We ask for the strength to turn away from our old ways, to turn towards You in full surrender. Help us to understand that Your ways are higher, Your love is greater, and Your mercy is sufficient to cover every failure. Help us to find our rest in You, not in our own efforts to earn Your favor.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We're reminded of the story in Luke 18, where a tax collector stood far off, beating his breast and saying, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner." He didn't try to justify himself or make excuses. He simply came as he was, humble and broken. And that's what God responds to - not our perfect actions, but our humble, repentant hearts.
Let's pray together, shall we?
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, laying bare our hearts. We thank You for Your constant work in our lives, for the way You're nudging us, guiding us towards true repentance. Lord, help us to see ourselves as You see us - not with condemnation, but with love and a desire for us to turn towards You. Help us to understand that our time, our energy, our very lives are offerings to You, but only when they're given out of a heart that loves and trusts You.
We ask for the strength to turn away from our old ways, to turn towards You in full surrender. Help us to understand that Your ways are higher, Your love is greater, and Your mercy is sufficient to cover every failure. Help us to find our rest in You, not in our own efforts to earn Your favor.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
"‘Our Father in Heaven, May Your Name be kept Holy.Let Your Kingdom come. Let Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen.’" Matt 6:9-13, in Jesus' Name.
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." (Philippians 4:6-8)
Father please direct his footsteps according to Your Mercy, Grace, Agape Love humbly ask You give him discernment, wisdom in his fear of You, and that which causes discouragement surround him with good spirit filled believers who will bring equipping in all scriptures in Jesus Name Amen
God Bless!
Psalm 25
O Lord, I give my life to you.
2 I trust in you, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced,
or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
3No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced,
but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.
4 Show me the right path, O Lord;
point out the road for me to follow.
5Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
6Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love,
which you have shown from long ages past.
7Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O Lord.
8The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
9He leads the humble in doing right,
teaching them his way.
10The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness
all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.
11For the honor of your name, O Lord,
forgive my many, many sins.
12Who are those who fear the Lord?
He will show them the path they should choose.
13They will live in prosperity,
and their children will inherit the land.
14The Lord is a friend to those who fear him.
He teaches them his covenant.
15My eyes are always on the Lord,
for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
16Turn to me and have mercy,
for I am alone and in deep distress.
17My problems go from bad to worse.
Oh, save me from them all!
18Feel my pain and see my trouble.
Forgive all my sins.
19See how many enemies I have
and how viciously they hate me!
20Protect me! Rescue my life from them!
Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.
21May integrity and honesty protect me,
for I put my hope in you.
22O God, ransom Israel
from all its troubles.
"For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires" Hebrews 4: 12
8And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." (Philippians 4:6-8)
Father please direct his footsteps according to Your Mercy, Grace, Agape Love humbly ask You give him discernment, wisdom in his fear of You, and that which causes discouragement surround him with good spirit filled believers who will bring equipping in all scriptures in Jesus Name Amen
God Bless!
Psalm 25
O Lord, I give my life to you.
2 I trust in you, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced,
or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
3No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced,
but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.
4 Show me the right path, O Lord;
point out the road for me to follow.
5Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
6Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love,
which you have shown from long ages past.
7Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O Lord.
8The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
9He leads the humble in doing right,
teaching them his way.
10The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness
all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.
11For the honor of your name, O Lord,
forgive my many, many sins.
12Who are those who fear the Lord?
He will show them the path they should choose.
13They will live in prosperity,
and their children will inherit the land.
14The Lord is a friend to those who fear him.
He teaches them his covenant.
15My eyes are always on the Lord,
for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
16Turn to me and have mercy,
for I am alone and in deep distress.
17My problems go from bad to worse.
Oh, save me from them all!
18Feel my pain and see my trouble.
Forgive all my sins.
19See how many enemies I have
and how viciously they hate me!
20Protect me! Rescue my life from them!
Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.
21May integrity and honesty protect me,
for I put my hope in you.
22O God, ransom Israel
from all its troubles.
"For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires" Hebrews 4: 12
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