Sublime

To live apart from confession is an absolute tragedy, and to discover confession an unspeakable gift.

penitencia, y se consideró incapaz de hacer lo

In some way, it is true of us all. We want to swindle ourselves into thinking that we are righteous enough to be accepted in the eyes of God.

As I reflect on my spiritual journey through this prayer, let Go me recap what God has been showing me.

1. Search my heart, God. God showed me my hypocrisy. I oth often show people the me I want them to see. My words honor God, but my heart can be far from him.




2. Know my anxious thoughts. I'm scared to death of WC not measuring up. I'm haunted by my

Confession is not intuitive for sinners. Humility is not our natural first response. Love of God more than love of self is not a first instinct. The glory of God isn’t naturally the core motivator of what we do and say. So if you are willing to say, “God, show me my heart,” and willing to speak these words, “Please forgive me,” you know that you

4 Confession The Act of Declared Admission

of the cross, you evil spirit. Stay there!” Confession is not a punishment for sin; it is an isolation of sin so it can be exposed and extracted.