VERSE OF THE DAY

Monday

James 5:16 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.

To confess is to do two things with our sin: 1) to recognize sin for what it is in God's eyes and 2) to get rid of our secrets and be honest with another Christian. James' language is powerful. He mentions that this confession doesn't just bring forgiveness. It also brings healing.

PRAYER ... Holy Father, I have sinned. I now confess my own personal sin of ____________.  I ask for Your forgiveness and for Your Spirit to strengthen me in overcoming temptation. I want to live for You and not let my sin, any sin, entangle me and draw me away from You. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.