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A Heart of Repentance

Redemptive Recovery

March 7

"Against You, You only, I have sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, So that You are justified when You speak and blameless when You judge."

(Psalm 51:4)

David wrote this Psalm after being confronted about his sin. Instead of making excuses or justifying his actions, he turned to God with a broken and honest heart. He recognized that, above all else, his sin was ultimately against God.

Repentance is more than just feeling guilty. It’s about recognizing the weight of our choices, confessing them to God, and allowing Him to change us. When we try to ignore our sins or minimize them, we remain stuck. But when we bring them to Christ with sincerity, He is faithful to forgive and restore us.

Guilt and shame can make us feel unworthy of God’s love, but He doesn’t want us to stay in that place. He calls us to confession; However, this confession is not to condemn us, but to free us. True repentance leads to renewal, healing, and transformation in Him.

If you’ve been carrying the weight of past mistakes, bring them to Jesus today. His grace is greater than your failures, and He is ready to restore you. Remember, God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Are you holding onto guilt instead of bringing your sin to God? How can you seek true repentance and allow Him to renew your heart?

Lord, I confess that I have sinned against You. I don’t want to just move on, I want to truly repent and turn my heart back to You. Thank You for Your mercy, for seeing my brokenness and loving me in spite of my failures. Wash me clean and renew my spirit so that I may walk in Your grace. In Your name, Amen.

Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.

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True Compassion

Redemptive Recovery

March 6

"Is it not to break your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into the house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?"

(Isaiah 58:7)

Faith is more than just words, it is lived out through love, mercy, and action. In today’s verse, God calls His people to a faith that extends beyond rituals and into real, tangible compassion. True worship is not just about what we say or how we pray, but about how we love and serve others.

There are people around us, maybe even in our own lives, who are struggling with hunger, loneliness, and need. Some are physically in need, while others are emotionally or spiritually broken. God’s heart is for us to see them, care for them, and be His hands and feet in a hurting world.

It’s easy to get caught up in our own struggles, but one of the most powerful ways to grow in faith is by helping others. When we feed the hungry, care for the broken, and love those who feel forgotten, we reflect God’s love in the most powerful way.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected in your faith, look outward. Who around you is in need of encouragement, help, or a reminder that they are loved? Your kindness could be the very thing that points them back to Christ.

Are you showing God’s love through your actions? How can you extend kindness and compassion to someone in need today?

God in heaven, help me to live out my faith through love and compassion. Open my eyes to those around me who are hurting and give me a heart that reflects Your kindness. Let me be a vessel of Your love, caring for others just as You have cared for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Return To Me

Redemptive Recovery

March 5

"Yet even now," declares the LORD, "Return to Me with all your heart, and with fasting, weeping, and mourning."

(Joel 2:12)

There are moments in life when we feel distant from God, whether because of past mistakes, struggles, or seasons of doubt. Sometimes, we think we have drifted too far or that God would not welcome us back. But His word reminds us of a powerful truth: it is never too late to return to God.

God does not ask for part of our hearts; He asks for all of it. He desires a relationship with us that is real, deep, and honest. Returning to Him is not about saying the right words; it is about bringing our whole selves, our fears, failures, and brokenness before Him in surrender.

True repentance is not just about feeling sorry; it is about turning back to God, knowing that His grace is greater than the sins of our past and present. No matter where you have been, God is calling you back to Him. His arms are open, ready to restore and renew you.

If you have been feeling distant from Him, do not wait. Return to Him today. Lay everything at His feet, and let the peace of Christ heal, restore, and strengthen you.

Are there areas of your heart that you have been holding back from God? What is one step you can take today to return to Him fully?

Father God, I hear Your call to return to You, and I don’t want to hold anything back. I surrender my heart, my struggles, and my past to You. Thank You for Your mercy and grace that welcomes me back every time. Help me to walk closely with You, trusting in Your love. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

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