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WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER YOU

TIMES OF REFRESHING ONLINE DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org

DATE: THURSDAY, 3 MARCH 2022

Volumes have been written on ways to become a better you, but insights from the Scripture are rarely not one of those volumes. What is the difference? Every other teaching and counsel demonstrate to us that becoming a better person is mostly achieved by correcting behaviours. While insights from the Scripture proffers it can only be accomplished by a genuine repentance— a change of character, a change of morality, a renewal of spirit and a transformation of heart. The former approach comes from the outside, but the latter resonates from the inside. So, we focus on the latter approach.

SCRIPTURE: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chr 7:14) NIV

REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: The sincere desire of becoming a better person begins with a genuine repentance (1 John 1:9). It consists of honest perception of our own guilt and sinfulness (Acts 3:19). A heartfelt confession of our sins and acceptance of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus (Prov. 28:13). Then an actual hatred of our sins (Psm 119:128; 2 Cor 7:10) and turning from it to God. And making a consistent effort to lead a holy life, walking with God and being obedient to His instructions (Deut 5:33; Ex 19:5).

And when these are achieved, beloved, you are on the threshold of becoming a better person. Stay Refreshed!

NOTE THIS: The sincere desire of becoming a better person begins with a genuine repentance.

RESPONSIBILITY: Sincerely look into your life, discover the areas you are lagging behind and keep in genuine repentance.

PRAYER: O LORD, I come to You with a broken and contrite heart, purge and, heal me of my sins and ill behaviours and make me a better person, in the name of Jesus’ Amen! (Go ahead and continue to pray)

PROPHETIC WORD: May God forgive your sins, heal you and make you a better person, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!

BIBLE TEXTS: 2 Chr 7:14, 1 Jn 1:9

As always, thanks for reading and until next time… May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For further reading please visit: www.thefountspring.org; YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK: The Fount Spring; INSTAGRAM: @TheFountSpring

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Obiorah, Emeka Prince is a Gospel Servant, an author, a counsellor, a teacher and a minister of the Word. He is a versatile writer and a blogger. He has written many articles published online. He is a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, (CCRN). He is the author of Times of Refreshing Online Daily Devotional, a daily online devotional that was borne out of the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit. It ushers fresh breath into the souls of men, while refreshing and nourishing his spiritual wellbeing. He is the Founder and the Chairman Board of Trustee of The Fount Spring Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental Organization formed to be a source of help to humanity towards empowering the people. He is happily married to Vivian and proud father to Testimony and Thanksgiving.

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