I’ve never tackled this topic of Repentance like it is hitting me these days. I’ve always looked at repentance as a synonym of confession. But, they are quite different. They link together alright for one must confess if one is going to repent. However, if one commits to one or the other alone, well, the plan just won’t work. What I’m also seeing is that the need to confess is recognized and handled when one’s own “flesh strength” is weak. However, I’ve always tried to do the work outlined in a repentance plan in my flesh’s strength which has failed miserably each and every time when I do not follow the Spirit’s nudges which come from scriptures like James 5:16 which tells me to confess to someone I trust for in so doing I find healing.

It is very easy for me to be on the receiving end of someone’s call or face to face talk when repentance/confession is their need. But, to put myself in the one reaching out makes my pride scream–“you can do this on your own–be tough!” And, that is where the question, “How is that working for you?”. comes into play. It fails every time.

I’m truly loving this repentance focus. God is wanting me to realize His Plan of man helping man when His Holy Spirit is the driver for the help man gives to his fellow friend.