Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
— Psalms 32:1-8

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
— 1 John 1:8-9

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Blessed to Confess
By Jennifer Kane

Blessed the soul whose sin’s laid bare, | Heavy the heart that hides its stain,
Freely forgiven in mercy’s care,     | Trembling beneath deceitful gain.
I spoke, “I will confess my wrong,”    | I stayed in silence far too long,
And grace, like rivers, flowed along.   | My bones cried out in sorrow’s song.

No longer cloaked, my heart found peace, | Each day I dwelt, unrest increased,
The Lord, my refuge, bid storms cease,  | His hand was heavy without cease.
In truth I knelt—He raised me up,     | In pride I drank a bitter cup,
And poured His mercy in my cup.     | My strength dried out and wasted up.

With saints I walk, no mask, no guise,  | I wore a mask and spoke in lies,
Together lifted, unified.        | Alone, I stumbled, soul denied.
If we confess, He’s just and true—    | If we pretend, we shame what’s due—
To cleanse, forgive, and make us new.  | We walk in dark, and light eschew.

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Scriptures: Psalms 32:1-8 and 1 John 1:8-9

Confession often carries a heavy tone in our minds, something reserved for guilt or wrongdoing. But when we look at Scripture, we discover something transformative: confession is not a punishment—it’s a pathway to joy. It’s not about earning salvation (which comes only by grace through faith in Jesus Christ), but about restoring and nurturing our relationship with God and one another.

Confession restores fellowship with God. Confession didn’t earn David God’s favor—grace had already made a way. But it did restore relationship. It opened the door to communion with God once more, to living in truth, and to being protected and preserved.

The blessing wasn’t just in being forgiven, but in being honest. David says, “Blessed… is the man in whose spirit there is no deceit” (v. 2). There’s deep relief in no longer needing to pretend, perform, or hide. God desires honesty in our inward being (Psalm 51:6).

We don’t confess to earn God’s forgiveness, but to receive it openly and to walk again in the light of close fellowship. This is how the relationship is maintained—not in pretending we have it all together, but in coming back to our gracious Father over and over again.

Confession is not just a vertical act—it has horizontal implications too. James 5:16 tells us, “Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” When we confess in community, we shatter isolation, expose the enemy’s lies, and remind each other of God’s mercy.

In revival movements throughout history, open confession among believers has brought extraordinary healing and unity. A humble confession draws others in, not away—it reminds us we are all in need of grace and all welcomed by the same forgiving God.

Confession is not meant to crush us—it is meant to cleanse us. It is a gift that reconnects us with the One who already loves us, already forgives us, and already invites us into His shelter.

Don’t wait. Don’t hide. God isn’t reluctant to forgive—He’s eager to restore.

Is there any unconfessed sin that’s keeping me from enjoying close fellowship with God?
Is there a relationship where honesty and humility might bring healing?

Spend some quiet time confessing to God today—not in fear, but in faith. And if God leads you, share your heart with a trusted brother or sister in Christ. Confession isn’t a burden—it’s a doorway to deeper connection.

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Father God, thank you for keeping me in a fellowship of honesty with you and for your lessons that extend out towards others. Help me remember that confession is for the sake of healing and that it is not meant to harm me. Help me be quick to confess the sin I have in ky life and not harm our relationship my trying to keep it hidden from yyou of from the people in my life who love me. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

May 31 2025