Confession
A few weeks ago we did a message on the topic of Confession in our 'Ritual' Series. It reminded my of this amazing act, confession, that opens up the flood gates for freedom and forgiveness yet it is practiced less and less especially in today's American Culture. In fact, the arch-nemesis to confession is something that we have to face everyday, our ego & pride. I wonder if its safe to say that the one thing that is keeping us from true freedom is ourselves? The danger here is the secret of sin. The bondage of sin seems to be so much more powerful when it is housed within a secret. Once sin is confessed, then comes forgiveness and appropriate accountability to help us change our pattern or lifestyle. The question is, who do we confess to? First and foremost the answer is, GOD. The Bible clearly states that if we confess our sins to Him..He is faithful and just to forgive us and make us new and give us another chance. The best part in all of this is that the Bible also says that after we do this confession thing God totally forgets about it. That my friend is good news. So the next time you are reminded of a sin you confessed and you feel guilty about it, know where that comes from and its not from God. To whom else should we confess? The Bible also says that we should confess our sins one to another. This is where the tangible accountability/help comes in. We have people around us that love us and can help guide us in the right direction. For me, there is extra weight to it when I know someone is going to ask me 'that question' during the week. It helps to keep me focused and to resist temptation. The importance in this is to find the right people to confess to. They are out there trust me. Maybe you need to find some better friends or have some tough conversations with the friend you have? Do it, and fast. These types of relationships are crucial to ones health and survival.
Takwaway- What do you need to confess today to God or to someone? Begin practicing it now. Your freedom is just one awkward conversation away:) take advantage of it. Why eat the crumbs when you can have the whole cake?!!
Psalm 32
It Is Better to Confess Sin
A maskil of David.
1 Happy is the personwhose sins are forgiven,
whose wrongs are pardoned.
2 Happy is the person
whom the Lord does not consider guilty
and in whom there is nothing false.
3 When I kept things to myself,
I felt weak deep inside me.
I moaned all day long.
4 Day and night you punished me.
My strength was gone as in the summer heat.
Selah
5 Then I confessed my sins to you
and didn't hide my guilt.
I said, "I will confess my sins to the Lord,"
and you forgave my guilt.
Selah
6 For this reason, all who obey you
should pray to you while they still can.
When troubles rise like a flood,
they will not reach them.
7 You are my hiding place.
You protect me from my troubles
and fill me with songs of salvation.
Selah
8 The Lord says, "I will make you wise and show you where to go.
I will guide you and watch over you.
9 So don't be like a horse or donkey,
that doesn't understand.
They must be led with bits and reins,
or they will not come near you."
10 Wicked people have many troubles,
but the Lord's love surrounds those who trust him.
11 Good people, rejoice and be happy in the Lord.
Sing all you whose hearts are right.
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