Day 1: The Joy of Conviction
By: Brock Tharpe
Question: What is a sin in your life right now that might be grieving the heart of God?
Bible Passage: II Corinthians 7:10 "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.”
Reflection: Godly grief is grief mixed with hope. Worldly grief is grief mixed with shame.
As we begin this fast together, take a moment to slow down and sit quietly before the Lord. Ask the Holy Spirit to gently reveal to you anything in your life that may be grieving the heart of God. Is there a sin you’ve been tolerating? An unhealthy pattern you’ve been excusing? A blind spot you’ve been ignoring?
Don’t rush past this moment. This is holy ground.
Remember this: in the kingdom of God, conviction is a privilege. Conviction is not God pushing you away…it is God drawing you near. It is evidence that you are seen, known, and loved by a holy God who holds you to a higher standard. Because of that, when we sin… We see it, we own it, we grieve it, we repent of it, and by His grace…we change.
Conviction may not always feel good in the moment, but it is always good for you.
Worldly grief says, “Hide.” Godly grief says, “Come home.”
Prayer: Holy Father, Search my heart today. And reveal anything in me that might not be pleasing to You. Remove all the barriers that I have tried to put in the way of intimacy with You. Give me the courage to see my sin clearly, and the humility to deal with it honestly. Today, by Your grace, I see it, I own it, I grieve it…and I lay it down. Now lead me in a better way. Lead me home. Thank you for Your mercy and forgiveness. Help me to trust that Your grace will be there again when I fail. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
Pray with us: Please pray that throughout this time of prayer and fasting, that we as a church would develop a deep and genuine hunger for the presence of God.
Question: What is a sin in your life right now that might be grieving the heart of God?
Bible Passage: II Corinthians 7:10 "For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.”
Reflection: Godly grief is grief mixed with hope. Worldly grief is grief mixed with shame.
As we begin this fast together, take a moment to slow down and sit quietly before the Lord. Ask the Holy Spirit to gently reveal to you anything in your life that may be grieving the heart of God. Is there a sin you’ve been tolerating? An unhealthy pattern you’ve been excusing? A blind spot you’ve been ignoring?
Don’t rush past this moment. This is holy ground.
Remember this: in the kingdom of God, conviction is a privilege. Conviction is not God pushing you away…it is God drawing you near. It is evidence that you are seen, known, and loved by a holy God who holds you to a higher standard. Because of that, when we sin… We see it, we own it, we grieve it, we repent of it, and by His grace…we change.
Conviction may not always feel good in the moment, but it is always good for you.
Worldly grief says, “Hide.” Godly grief says, “Come home.”
Prayer: Holy Father, Search my heart today. And reveal anything in me that might not be pleasing to You. Remove all the barriers that I have tried to put in the way of intimacy with You. Give me the courage to see my sin clearly, and the humility to deal with it honestly. Today, by Your grace, I see it, I own it, I grieve it…and I lay it down. Now lead me in a better way. Lead me home. Thank you for Your mercy and forgiveness. Help me to trust that Your grace will be there again when I fail. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
Pray with us: Please pray that throughout this time of prayer and fasting, that we as a church would develop a deep and genuine hunger for the presence of God.
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