Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. — James 5:16

When we confess our sins, we do two things: 1) We see sin for what it is in God’s eyes, and 2) We get rid of our secrets and are honest with another Christian about our weaknesses, vulnerabilities, failures, and sins. James uses strong words. He says that this confession not only leads to forgiveness, but also to healing.

 

Thought

When we confess our sins, we do two things: 1) We see sin for what it is in God’s eyes, and 2) We get rid of our secrets and are honest with another Christian about our weaknesses, vulnerabilities, failures, and sins. James uses strong words. He says that this confession not only leads to forgiveness, but also to healing.

 

Prayer

Father, I have done wrong. I’m sorry for my own sin, which was . I ask you to forgive me and for your Spirit to help me stay strong when I’m tempted. I want to live my life for you and not let any of my sins tie me down or pull me away from you. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.