The Call to Turn Around
Repentance is often misunderstood. It is not about shame or self-condemnation; it is about redirection. In Scripture, repentance consistently means turning away from one way of living and turning toward God. It is an invitation, not a punishment. Yet many resist this call because it requires change. We grow comfortable in patterns, even unhealthy ones. Turning around can feel costly because it means letting go of control, habits, or desires we’ve held onto for a long time. Repentance is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing posture. As we grow in our relationship with God, He continues to reveal areas that need alignment with His will. The question is whether we will respond with openness or resistance. A life that follows Jesus is marked by continual turning away from sin and toward truth, away from self and toward surrender. This is not burdensome; it is freeing. Because every step toward God is a step toward the life we were created to live. Scripture: Acts 3:19...