Confession

March 25, 2009

Do you believe James? Is there room in our lives to live such unique Christian experiences he describes? Powerful and effective, do they describe our prayers?

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 man is powerful and effective.

Frederick Buechner said:

“To confess your sins to God is not to tell him anything he does not already know. Until you confess them, however, they are the abyss between you. When you confess them, they become the bridge.”

What is your experience with confession as bridge?

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