What is Repentance? Repentance is turning away from one direction and into a new direction. It is a realization that we have offended God by our actions, attitudes, behaviors, and relationships, deciding to turn away from these and walk toward and with God. For example (point to the upside-down triangle) here we have put God behind us. We are wanting full control over our lives and have God available when we need him. Repentance is recognizing that this is wrong, wanting to change and place God on the top (point to the Ultimate Coach triangle). Repentance is specific to those actions, attitudes, behaviors, and relationships that you want to change. For example, I will no longer drink alcohol, or smoke cigarettes, or have extra-marital affairs etc. Repentance could also include selfishness, jealousy, anger, bad attitude, even walking away from bad relationships. There are many things you can turn away from.

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I wish to remind you that yesterday you and I started a journey. Journeys leave something behind. Repentance is more than just leaving something behind, it is a transforming movement away from the bad things we do, turning toward and with the goodness of God.

Testimony Opportunity:

(Share an example of something you have repented from or an example of someone else you know who has repented and turned to God).

I want you to think about your life. I am asking you to come into agreement, to recognize that you have done things against the will of God. Spend the night thinking about this. I am asking you to list those things you want to change, turn and walk away from. Not in a new direction of your sin and flesh but a direction following and being obedient to God. This is about turning your face toward God.

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We are now at the bottom of the valley. Tomorrow we shall begin the journey up and out. This may be the most important day of your life. You will have an opportunity to do something amazing with God. He is ready for you. He wants a relationship with you. He loves you.