Embracing Sincere Repentance for Renewal
At the onset of a feeling of inner weakness and the need to beg for forgiveness, it is recommended to turn one’s heart toward sincere repentance. In the Christian tradition, such a state is seen as a signal of "bitter trials," when the soul seeks comfort, and it is through repentance and prayer that a person can turn to God for forgiveness and the renewal of inner strength. For example, as stated in the source " link txt":"Jesus Christ and all Christian mentors call on people to repent and to beg the Lord for forgiveness, always and especially when death is near. Mortal terror is the hand of salvation extended to a sinful person, the Lord’s call to understand the full horror of a poorly lived life and to turn to God with a heartfelt prayer. A person, approaching the fateful threshold, may feel as if standing on the edge of an abyss and in those final moments reach out to God. A plea for forgiveness can calm a tortured soul and ease its fate." (source: link txt)Furthermore, personal experience shows that sincere turning to God with a plea for forgiveness can restore lost peace and provide the strength to move forward, as described in " link txt":"And my heart lost its expanse, peace, and grace; it became sorrowful and painful. I began to repent to God and to beg forgiveness for the sin of bitterness, the attachment to money, and cruelty toward the poor. I repented fervently, and the Lord finally forgave me and granted peace and boldness." (source: link txt)Thus, in moments of weakness it is beneficial to acknowledge one’s fear and pain, presenting them before God in the form of honest repentance. This practice enables one to find comfort, inner strength, and a renewal of the spirit.