What's Your Secret? Freedom through Confession

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“One of those reads, ‘The more a person conceals his thoughts, the more they multiply and gain strength. If you hide things, they have great power over you.’” (source)

“Doesn’t His mind-reading ability negate the need for confession? No. Confession is not for God; it’s for us. Confessing our secrets to God takes the sin and shame out of our hands. We are not capable of getting rid of our own messes—that process belongs to the Lord.” (source)

“Conviction also leads you to confession and repentance of specific and identifiable sins and secrets. Conviction may not always feel good, but the purpose goes beyond our personal comfort. Restoration of relationships is the driving force behind conviction. Don’t resist the conviction of the Holy Spirit only because you feel bad; it’s the very thing that leads to confession.” (source)

“The path to freedom begins with an act: confession.” (source)

“Trying to help ourselves leaves no space for God. Effort that cooperates with the work of God makes space for Him. Consider the ideas in part 1 of this book: the actions of confession and repentance. Repentance is not an effort that earns us salvation; it’s an action that provides space for God and ‘leads to salvation’ (2 Cor. 7:10). Repentance demands room in my life for God to work. Repentance is a prerequisite for receiving the grace of God.” (source)