Day 2 - Thursday, January 2
Bret Atchley
Repentance and Consecration

Our Heavenly Father, 

We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your forgiveness and grace. Lord, we confess our sins and ask for Your mercy. We know that we constantly fall short of Your glory, and we regret the ways we live selfishly, following our own will and not Yours. We know it is only through Christ’s sacrifice that we can approach a Holy God. Cleanse us, O Lord, and renew our hearts. 

We want to be transformed and know that it can only happen by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Transform us from the inside out, Father. Shape our minds, our thoughts, and our actions to reflect the image of Christ. We desire to be more like You, to love as You love, to walk in Your ways, and to honor You in all we do. 

As You spoke to the people of Israel in Joshua 3:5, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you," we ask that You purify us. Help us to live lives that are holy and pleasing to You so we may be set apart for Your purposes, Lord. Let our church see your awesome power revealed as we surrender our desires, plans, and will to You. We believe You will do amazing things among Your people at Garden Ridge. 

May Your grace empower us to live a life of repentance, transformation and consecration so that Your name may be glorified in all things. 

In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.