Week 2 | Day 5 | Repent and Believe

Command:

Repent and believe the good news! Mark 1:15 (NIV)

Read:

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)

Reflect:

I grew up in a family where on Sundays we would go to church and prayers were recited out of memory. I admit that for a majority of my life I attended church out of family tradition and obligation. I used to think that following my Sunday rituals would help me stay in good standing not only with my parents but also with God. As I got older, I carried my merit-based mentality into most things I did in life. But the more I continue to walk with God, the more I realize he is not after my merits. Instead, he is after my heart. And while some days I fall short in most areas of my life, every day God gives me an opportunity to repent, believe and start again. And that is good news because that means no matter the messiness and brokenness I bring to the table, God is ready to love, accept and embrace me just as I am. That means I no longer repent to earn God’s love. I repent because I am greatly loved. 

React:

What would happen if you dare to believe that your past, present, and future sins have been paid by the one who gave up his life for you?

Pray:

Father God, I repent of my sins. Clean my heart. I am ready to receive all the love you have for me.