Read Psalm 141, Rev. 3:19-21

Confession is always an act of obedience for me. Honestly, I never look forward to it and I consider it a tough discipline. Sometimes, I don’t even  know what to confess or where to begin! I build it into my morning prayer, typically after I give thanks. 

A quick side note about thanks. God has blessed my life. I have so much to thank God for; thanks often monopolizes my prayer. I spend an enormous amount of time blown away by how undeserving I am of God’s perfect love! I find that the more thanks I give in prayer, the easier it is to live with a spirit of thankfulness.

I precede my confession with a time of reflection, in which I think over the last day and ask God to reveal any areas of need.  For me, confession often drives my prayer. Through confession I begin intentionally seeking God by humbly asking for help in my everyday. During confession, I become very familiar with my own weaknesses. This is important for me as I strive to avoid future sin patterns. I can relate to David’s pleas in Psalm 141….. control my tongue, protect my heart, direct my eyes towards you Lord. Take away my worldy desires. These are often the very prayers I whisper in the early morning becausae I struggle with these things daily! The more aware I become of my own personal weakness, the more I teachable I become. The more humble I stay before God, the more  connected I can stay to his purpose for my life. I find much safety in my desperate dependence on God!

…..so be earnest and repent. Rev. 3: 19

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