I have come to the realization that there are many ways that people deal with sin. Yet there is only one way which God chooses for us to deal with sin.

His choice is for us to confess our sins before Him and to repent of our poor choices.

Confessing means for us to acknowledge our error. It does not mean that we blame our sin on someone else, nor does it mean that we discount it as not really being that bad.

Part of confessing is repentance. To repent means to change your mind, for all actions start with a thought. If you think on things which are above, which the Bible alludes to in Colossians 3:1, your mind may not have room for fleshly desires.

Repentance can change your heart and your life. I have much to repent of and there are continual obstacles placed in my way to thwart my journey.

Many times others which have not repented fully of the sin you are trying to cleanse yourself of will try to cage you in that sin for their own fleshly desires. It takes a strong person to hold steadfast under that pressure. Sometimes you have to turn and walk away from someone who you have felt affection for. Sometimes you must confront them and point out the sin which is consuming their hearts.

Yet I called this post “The Riches of Repentance” and I have merely alluded to the difficulties.

Let me share a story with you.

Since I have ADHD and a fairly high intelligence I quickly become bored in a lot of situations. When I become bored I get sloppy, for the challenge that I am facing is no longer a challenge but rote routine. I hate doing things which are menial and habitual, yet life is full of such tasks.

Many years ago I obtained a job with a company which I became quite fond of. It was the second best company I had ever worked for. My best company is the one I am currently working for. After a few months I realized I was getting bored and sloppy. It had ceased to be a challenge for me.

I prayed about this and received wisdom from the Holy Spirit. The wisdom was not related to my ADHD but it was related to my heart. I became determined to repent and change my path. It became an obsession for me to complete my work on time and to do it with excellence.

I was relentless in this endeavor and several years later I even had a boss who told me I did not need to finish my work always on the first day of the deadline. I rejected her counsel and later found that she was very sloppy and lazy in her documentation.

Today I have continued in my walk with The Lord and my documentation and steadfastness has been noted by my superiors. This could not have happened without the Holy Spirit and the rendering of the Lord’s purpose in my life.

A change of heart and a desire to turn from sin is actually the true blessing of repentance.

Jesus is preparing to come again. The time is approaching with certainty and haste. It is my desire that those who read this blog cleanse their hearts of unrighteousness and seek the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. If you have encountered riches of repentance in your life please share this in the comment section.