1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9

There are countless verses in the bible that reference God's forgiveness, mercy and grace, but this is one of my favorites because it serves as a constant reminder that being a Christian is more than just claiming Christ. It is in prayer, reading the bible, persuit and REPENTANCE. Repentance, for me, is probably the hardest thing about being a Christian. I have to search deep inside of myself to see where my struggles are and how to avoid repeating the same sins. I am not a girl who easily learns from my mistakes. It takes dozens, or hundreds, or thousands of times repeating the same sin over and over again before I get the hint that it isn't going to fill the void I expect it to. Hopefully, this blog will help me become more accountable, and it will help me realize exactly where my struggles are. I am aware of some, but I have a feeling I have only scratched the surface of this awful sinner I call Kristen. Repentance is one of my weak spots, so I am going to block out some time each day (or night) to be alone and confess to God everything I have done to fall short of the Glory of Him. Praise God for his mercy, forgiveness and grace. I am so undeserving.

-Kristen