Devotional Message

Anytime we sin, our natural inclination is to suppress it, hide it, and deny it. We assume that by not acknowledging our wrongdoings, perhaps they don’t exist. Or that if we forget about them, the shame and guilt will also dissipate. But in reality, hiding our sins doesn’t change the way God sees us. The only thing we prevent ourselves from experiencing, by holding it in, is the freedom that God promised us—justice, forgiveness, and cleansing that will restore our spirits.

God is not only reliable, but His faithfulness makes confession safe—we are protected, nurtured, embraced, and loved, even when we acknowledge where we went wrong. Because when we honestly agree with God about our sins, He immediately forgives us, releasing us from guilt and penalty, and purifying our spirit through cleansing and ongoing sanctification. This act—of confessing—is not just a one-time act when we make big mistakes, but a continual practice for the minor moments throughout our day where we stray from holiness. Gossiping, cheating, lying, speaking cruel words, spilling anger onto others. We sin each day, but it’s through acknowledging these to God that we not only receive complete cleansing but learn from that moment to not repeat those same patterns. And the more we confess, the more we experience transformation—freeing us from living in dark energy and embracing the light of divine mercy.

Let’s Pray

Dear God, I want to confess all of the sins I’ve made recently. The ones I was scared to acknowledge, assuming that by suppressing them, they might not exist. But truthfully, I haven’t been acting from a place of pure light. My bitterness, anger, and fears have taken hold of me, leading me to act in ways divergent from your holy character.

So today, I acknowledge these failings before you, knowing you are faithful and just. Forgive me for all that I have done intentionally, and for the ways I’ve unknowingly missed your mark. Thank you for being a safe space where I can confess with complete honesty. I receive your promise of forgiveness and purification, trusting that you are cleansing me from all unrighteousness. Amen.

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