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Saying the word Repentance is usually a way to kill a conversation. It sort of rhymes with recoil. I have wrestled with repentance because it immediately implies I have to give up something that I don't want to give up. I've kept a litany of sins to choose from but it turns out my most egregious error is my unbelief.

My unbelief questions that God's grace is sufficient for me. My unbelief questions that a known sinner can accept the free gift of God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Surely I have to Do something. Surely I've done too much...

Today He urges me once more to turn from my unbelief in His Sovereignty (a.k.a. repent.) To turn from myself, waving my list of sins in His bloodied face, claiming my unworthiness greater than the promise of God's Salvation. Indeed I am learning to repent daily toward Him with faith and trust that He is mighty and able to save. For it is by Grace you are saved and not of yourselves, lest any man should boast.

Lest any Laurie should get so egocentric and holier than thou so as to absorb the glory that belongs to Christ alone. Lest any Paul, David, or Rahab appear sinless. Lest any Pope, President, or Denomination deceive you--no one is good but God.

Jesus. Alone. Paid.
Jesus. Alone. Saves.