Thursday, January 20, 2011

Confession

Ask the Director
                                                                                   L i l l i a n   E a s t e r l y - S m i t h
 
Lillian 
"Why does God sometimes require us to confess sin to another person, when we've already confessed and asked forgiveness to/from Him?  Especially when that sin didn't affect another person..."
Dear Confess:
I believe that God has a specific plan for each of us that enables us to heal, grow, and recover.  I also believe that there are certain issues-hurts or sins that will never be healed apart from confession to another human being.  James 5.16 says, "Therefore
confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective".  This is God's instruction.  If we are 'doers' of His word, we will reap benefits/ blessing.  I believe that oftentimes confession breaks pride and shame that could never be broken apart from that face-to-face confession; and other forms of healing as well,  based upon the truth we read in James 5. Alcoholics Anonymous understands this crucial part of recovery  - Step 5 in the 12 Steps is all about confession which is a Biblical principle.  There are many at LifeCare that have taken this scary step and now they are reaping the blessing of freedom because of it.  I trust you will too.
  
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