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Turn and Keep Turning

Following Jesus is not about never stumbling. But it’s often about learning to turn back quickly. All of us mess up. We say things we should not say. We look at things we should not look at. We chase things that cannot give us life. We get selfish, distracted, proud, tired, or just plain foolish. That is not an excuse. It is just honest. But here is the good news: when we do stupid, we do not have to keep doing stupid. Repentance is not a one-time religious word we dust off when life falls apart. It is a daily movement of the heart. We turn from sin and turn toward Jesus. Then, when we drift again, we turn again. And then again. And then again. Not in panic. Not in shame. But in trust. David prayed, “Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things.” I love that because David knows he needs help. He is not pretending he can muscle his way into holiness. He is asking God to turn him from the inside out. That is where the path of purity really begins. Not with willpower. Not with pretending. Not with hiding. It begins by yielding to Jesus, the One who cleanses us, forgives us, and gives us His life. So today, if the Spirit shows you something, don’t run from Him. Turn toward Him. For more reflection, spend some time with the full sermon and study guide.Turn and Keep Turning