 If you just made a sinful mistake, here's what you need to do within the hour. Right about now, you may be feeling distant from God. Sometimes, the shame you feel after committing a sinful mistake can cause you to avoid prayer and the word. This is why you can't rely on your emotions, live by truth, not by feelings. Number one, you need to repent and renounce. Repent means to change your mind, come into agreement with God about your wrongdoing. Then, renounce. Turn from that sin, forsake it. Number two, you need to ask the Lord to forgive you. Number three, once you have turned from your sin and asked God's forgiveness, you need to believe He's forgiven you. Now, this is often the most difficult part, especially since the fillings of shame might take time to decrease. Number four, find accountability. Reach out to one or two godly friends. Accountability only works in proportion to your openness and honesty. Send them a text right now.