Read James 5:16.
I have seen healing come through confession in my own life and the lives of others. A common Alcoholics Anonymous saying is, “You are only as sick as your secrets!” That certainly seems to be true.
I believe that Satan wants to remove our unity in any way that he can, and our secret sins—the things we’re ashamed of or the seemingly small mistakes festering in our minds—can make a mountain out of a molehill. These sins influence how we see ourselves in small and big ways, and this often leads us to isolate. When I use God’s method of confession by sharing my struggles with others, I realize that though I’m uniquely created, I am not alone unless I choose to be.
Through the practice of confession, God promises us healing. There are so many self-help strategies advertised to help us feel better, but God wants to heal us in the way that only He can—from the inside out. So find an understanding, confidential friend, and start the healing process by confessing your shortcomings to them today.
God, thank You for promising healing through confession. Give us the boldness to confide in a faithful friend who loves You. Amen.
-from a missionary to Central Asia
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