When life is troubled, confession is a good way to go.  A friend emailed me these verse earlier this week.

James 5:16

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Leviticus 5:5

When one becomes aware that they are guilty in any of these matters, they must confess in what way they have sinned.

1John 1:19

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

These verses remind of the testimonies of some people I watched be baptized this last summer.  Confessing helped them “come clean,” help keep them accountable, and be saved.

My prayer today is that when I meet with my pastor, I’m open and honest,  I’m thankful God forgives “our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”