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Confessing My Sin
Sin has been the ongoing problem of humankind since the very beginning. Disobedience to
God’s commands has led to the downfall of all humankind and our need for a savior. That
promise was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. In the Book of Psalms, David expressed his struggle with
sin in his own life. David acknowledges his own sins and his need to confess them to the Lord.
Like David, we also have a need for confession and acknowledgement of our own sins. The first
step in receiving forgiveness is acknowledging the wrong we have done.
“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is
the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I
kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night Your
hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged
my sin to You and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the
Lord.” And You forgave the guilt of my sin” (Psalm 32:1-5).
Examining ourselves and admitting our faults is a necessary and ongoing process that we
must take part in if we want to grow and become the people God wants us to be. We often want
forgiveness, but we may find ourselves wanting to skip the steps where we confess our wrong
and repent.
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess
our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all
unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar and His word is
not in us” (1 John 1:8-10).
Am I being honest with myself? Am I being honest with God? God knows my heart, will I
admit my faults to Him? ~Brad Tolbert
