How to Stop Sinning | A Simple Prayer That Works

An episode of the Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson podcast, hosted by John S. Dickerson, titled "How to Stop Sinning | A Simple Prayer That Works" was published on March 20, 2026.

March 20, 2026 · Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson

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Summary

Why do you keep falling into the same sin, even when you want to change?In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Psalm 51:12 and a powerful, often-overlooked prayer: God, make me willing to obey. Many believers feel stuck in cycles of temptation, but Scripture shows that freedom doesn’t start with willpower—it starts with surrender.Repentance isn’t about shame. It’s about restoring your relationship with God and clearing the pathway for His power to work in your life. When you begin to pray daily for God to shape your desires and help you obey, you’ll find real change begins to happen from the inside out.If you’ve been struggling with temptation or feel trapped in a pattern of sin, this simple prayer can become a daily turning point.Join Pastor John S. Dickerson each day as we walk through the six biblical revival practices and learn how to experience spiritual renewal in everyday life.Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts.Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more.More resources: https://connectionpointe.org/revival/

Episode Description

Why do you keep falling into the same sin, even when you want to change? In today’s One Year to Revival devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson walks through Psalm 51:12 and a powerful, often-overlooked prayer: God, make me willing to obey. Many believers feel stuck in cycles of temptation, but Scripture shows that freedom doesn’t start with willpower—it starts with surrender. Repentance isn’t about shame. It’s about restoring your relationship with God and clearing the pathway for His power to work in your life. When you begin to pray daily for God to shape your desires and help you obey, you’ll find real change begins to happen from the inside out. If you’ve been struggling with temptation or feel trapped in a pattern of sin, this simple prayer can become a daily turning point. Join Pastor John S. Dickerson each day as we walk through the six biblical revival practices and learn how to experience spiritual renewal in everyday life. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://connectionpointe.org/revival/