Changed in His Presence - Sam Hinn

CHANGED IN HIS PRESENCE
rejoice (Ps. 51:7-8).
This verse about repentance has special
meaning in my life. When I read it the words
snow and bones reminded me of a trip I took.
A few years ago I went skiing with some
friends of mine in Vancouver, British Columbia.
I was there ministering at my brother Henry's
church. I had some time off, and some of my
friends wanted to take me skiing. I had never
skied before and was looking forward to it.
They were all great skiers, and after a few
times down the runs I really picked it up. The
day was filled with skiing and fun with the guys.
More snow was expected in the forecast, so we
went back again the next day. I felt pretty
confident by then, so when my friends were
doing jumps and skiing down the harder courses,
I thought, "I can do that." It wasn't long before I
fell and broke my collar bone.
It was never set properly, and I still feel
discomfort at times. About a year later I decided
to see my doctor and ask if there was anything
that could be done to fix it. What he said
stunned me. He said the only way to fix it is to
re-break it and set it right. All I could imagine
was the pain it would involve.
Not too long ago while I was in prayer, God
reminded me of this situation. He spoke to my
heart about the way I had been repenting.
Repentance has to go farther than conviction.
Repentance is painful; there must be ripping
away of the old.
A lot of people feel the convicting power of
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