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Day 15: The Lord’s Prayer – Repent
"Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." – Matthew 6:11-12
Jesus teaches us to depend on God daily for our physical and spiritual needs. When we pray for daily bread, we acknowledge our reliance on Him for provision, which we will discuss more tomorrow. But just as we need sustenance for our bodies, we also need the cleansing and healing from repentance.
The prayer, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors,” highlights our need to seek God’s forgiveness for our sins and extend forgiveness to others. Repentance is about turning away from sin and toward God, confessing where we’ve fallen short, and asking Him to purify our hearts.
True repentance requires humility and honesty. It’s not about shame or fear but receiving God’s grace and mercy. When we repent, we experience the freedom and joy of reconciliation with Him. As we receive His forgiveness, we are called to forgive others as a reflection of His grace in our lives.
Today, reflect on your need for both daily provision and daily forgiveness. Ask God to search your heart, reveal any unconfessed sin, and help you turn from it. Pray, “Lord, forgive me as I forgive others,” and commit to walking in the freedom and grace that come through repentance.
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If we want an effective prayer life, we must pray like Jesus. The disciples asked Jesus how to pray because His prayers differed from anything else they had seen. By looking at the sermon on the mount, we can learn how to bolster our prayer life and develop a deeper intimacy with God.
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