Ezekiel 18:32 (NASB)
For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord God. “Therefore, repent and live.”

Luke 15:7 (NASB)
I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Luke 15:10 (NASB)
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

For God so loves the world that He desires no one to die. Can you imagine what the joy in heaven is like when someone repents and believes? Can you imagine the joy in heaven when we pray in repentance for our sins?

We know from scripture that our prayers are hindered when we have not repented of our sins. Knowing that and the joy that it brings to heaven itself, why do I spend so little time in repentance in prayer. Maybe my prayers would be more effective if I spent 90% of my time in repentance and only 10% in supplication.

Father, I repent of my sins. They surround me like a cloud that prevents a closer relationship with You. Holy Spirit, bring the specific sins to mind, so that I may repent each of them. Help me to clear the air, so that Jesus is my only thought. Amen.

Always praying for the glory of God,