A Daily Devotion for Monday, April 11

2 Corinthians 7:9-10

— yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow lead you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

I like the way this part condenses the meaning: “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret…” After I have realized my sin, and gone to God with it, asking for forgiveness, I don’t need to dwell on it any longer or feel guilty. I still need to know it was wrong, to learn from my mistakes, but there is no need to go on suffering the feelings of guilt.

Father God, in this Holy Week, may I walk in your path, may I choose repentance and take hold of your gift of salvation. May I never lose sight of you. Amen

Becky, transforming