Have you ever tried to fix a precious broken vase with a quick dab of glue? From a distance, it might look whole again. But as soon as you pour water into it, the cracks show, and the water leaks out. The quick fix didn't truly restore its integrity.
Sometimes, our apologies can feel a bit like that. We say "I'm sorry," hoping it will patch things up, but deep down, we know the crack is still there. True repentance, the kind the Bible talks about, is so much more than a quick fix. It’s a profound change of heart that mends the brokenness from the inside out, leading to a fresh start that is strong and lasting.
There is a goal that a lot of people start, especially on January 1st, to read the bible in a year. Now this is an honorable goal to set for your year, and one that if maintained, will add great depth to your walk with God.
Unfortunately though, the success rate for this endeavor is quite low. One of the reasons for this is that it requires a number of chapters of the bible to be read every day.
When I was a teenager and new to my faith, I remember having thoughts that constantly bombarded my mind. These thoughts were from the enemy, trying to get me to believe that I wasn’t saved. The devil was trying to get me to doubt my salvation. Each day I would have this nagging thought attacking my mind and trying to get me to believe it.
© Dave Reeks 2025