Week 1 – Surrender and Repentance
Theme: “Search me, O God.”
Daily Scriptures:
- Psalm 139:23–24 – “Search me, O God, and know my heart…”
- Psalm 51:1–17 – David’s prayer of repentance.
- 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins…”
- Proverbs 28:13 – “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
- Romans 12:1–2 – Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice and be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Memory Verse: Romans 12:2
Week 1 – Surrender and Repentance Theme: “Search me, O God.” (Psalm 139:23–24)
Memory Verse – Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
Use these questions as a daily time of prayer and honest self-examination:
Questions to ask yourself
- Have I genuinely surrendered every area of my life to God, or am I still holding something back?
- What sins, habits, or attitudes do I need to confess and turn away from?
- Is there anyone I need to forgive or ask forgiveness from?
- What thoughts have been shaping my life? Are they aligned with God’s truth?
- Am I seeking God’s will, or am I pursuing my own desires?
- What fears, worries, or burdens do I need to surrender to God?
- What distractions are keeping me from a deeper relationship with Christ?
- Is my daily life reflecting repentance, humility, and obedience?
- How is God asking me to change this week?
- What is one practical step I can take today to follow Jesus more faithfully?
Decisions to make this week
- I choose to surrender my life completely to God.
- I choose to confess my sins honestly and receive God’s forgiveness.
- I choose to turn away from habits that separate me from God.
- I choose to renew my mind daily through Scripture and prayer.
- I choose forgiveness instead of bitterness.
- I choose obedience over comfort.
- I choose to trust God’s plan instead of relying on my own understanding.
- I choose to become the person God created me to be, one day at a time.
Daily Prayer
“Father, search my heart and reveal anything that does not please You. Give me the courage to confess, repent, and change. Renew my mind through Your Word, transform my heart by Your Holy Spirit, and help me to live each day as a living sacrifice that honors You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
