True story. I started a Bible study recently about new beginnings. Where do new beginnings begin? With repentance. Real repentance. Transforming our minds repentance. (from the Greek, Metanoeo)
I want a new beginning. Forward is my word for 2026. So repent I did! Asking God to forgive me, to transform and renew my mind. I meant every word.
After time in study and prayer, I went to the kitchen for coffee and breakfast, singing a little song about the joy of the Lord. I even broke out a few dance steps to underscore my new beginning.
Now, let’s not kid ourselves. We all have that “thing”. You know the one. We put it under the blood of Jesus almost daily, right? It had not even been an hour since my new beginnings repentance, when I stopped in my tracks. These words literally came out of my mouth, “Stupidity, thy name is”. Yeah, I walked right into that one. It hit me hard.
Repentance isn’t one and done. New beginnings are an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. Moment by moment. Day by day. Breath by breath. Thought by thought.
I broke down weeping at my failure. But here’s the best part, God was right there. He wrapped me in His loving arms and covered me with the Holy Spirit.
Then my Father—my Papa God— picked me up and said, “I know, baby girl. Come on, we’ll try again”.
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