True repentance

Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance. (Luke 3:8)

Lord, I want to be like you. So grant me a truly repentant heart.

When your Word exposes my sin, don’t let me make excuses or try to justify my sin.

Instead, let me humbly come to you, asking, “What should I do? What do you want of me?” (10)

And then, give me the power to obey. Help me to produce fruit consistent with my repentance. I can’t change without you. (John 15:5)

Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my concerns.
See if there is any offensive way in me;
lead me in the everlasting way. (Psalm 139:23-24)

Thank you for your grace and your patience. In Jesus’ name, amen.