“But if we confess our sins to God, God will keep his promise and do as He says: he will forgive us our sins and purify us from all our wrongdoing” (1Jn 1:9). Christ came to save people from sin, and its destructive effects. The preaching and teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ reveals sin. Confession and repentance of our sin, frees us from sin to live godly lives.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word that sets us on the straight and narrow way. I pray in Jesus’ name, the altogether redeeming name, Father Help us to recall Your Word to ‘repent and live.’ Help us to know that without repentance there is no salvation, no reconciliation, no forgiveness and no answers to prayers. Father, if only we could return to the examples in the days when mothers prayed and the hearts of the children were pierced, Hallelujah! when the preacher preached hell fire and sinners ran to the altar, when no one thought to say the word ‘sin’ was too harsh.

Father, help us to reflect on our relationships with You and with one another. Help us to understand that we cannot serve two masters (Mat 6:24) and please You. For these mercies we ask. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.