Questions for further thought:- What type of sorrow have you been showing toward the sin in your life?
What type of death was Paul referring to concerning worldly sorrow in verse 10? - 1 Peter 2:24 says that Jesus died so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness. What does it mean to die to sin?
- What happens to our “old self” desires that were dead in Christ when we fall back into sin? (Ephesians 4:21-23)
Prayer:
“Dear God, I confess that I have been holding on to this sin in my heart. Specifically, I have _____________(list your sin). Lord I confess that I still hold secret pleasure in these sins. I now release these thoughts and memories to you, Lord and ask that you cleanse my conscience of them with the blood of Jesus. Please create in me a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me that will follow your ways. Please unite my heart to fear you and follow you. Please help me to see my sin as you see it and abhor it as you abhor it. Please refill me with the Holy Spirit and renew my sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s convictions concerning my sin. Thank you, Father! I receive the new life in Christ and the power I need to put these sinful desires to death! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
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