Turning Hearts: The Essential Role of Repentance in Modern Missions (06/19/'24) -Statement

Turning Hearts: The Essential Role of Repentance in Modern Missions (The Heart's Turning: Embracing Repentance for a Pure Mission) In the vast expanse of contemporary faith, a call resounds not of grandeur or conquest, but of a humble word whispered in the soul's deepest recesses. Amidst ambitious endeavors spanning lands and seas, a hidden truth demands our attention: repentance is the cornerstone, the unyielding pillar we need. Without repentance, our missions, though grand in scope, are empty vessels, driven by unseen currents of greed. Hearts must turn from the shadows to the light, for in this turning lies the revelation of what is right and true. A mission without repentance is like a vessel unclean, a shadow without substance, a vision unseen. Corruption takes root where repentance is shunned, where the absence of humility leaves missions undone. Let our cries for justice begin within, in the depths of our hearts, where repentance must be shown. For in this turning, with hearts contrite and sincere, the Lord draws near. In the 21st century, let our theme be clear: to cleanse our missions and dream anew. Repentance, the pillar strong and sure, ensures our missions are holy, noble, and pure. It is the beacon of hope, the guiding light that transforms our efforts into reflections of divine grace. In the halls of the faithful, may the call of repentance resound. Only in its embrace can our missions become vessels of God's enduring love. Pastor Steven G. Lee (June 19, 2024)