The First Corporate Discipline – Confession
I dare you to pray this prayer…… “Lord, is there more you want to bring into my life? I want to be conquered and ruled by you. If there is anything blocking the flow of your power, reveal it to me. Amen.” (Richard Foster)
It seems to me that we in 21st Century America have forgotten how important confession is to our faith. It is the first step in our transformation into Christ-like people. On-going confession is essential if we are to grow in God’s grace.
What is it that separates you from being your true self? What is it that separates you from others? What is it that separates you from God?
What is it that separates us – as a family, a church, a nation - from being all we can be? What is it that separates us – as a family, a church, a nation - from others? What is it that separates us – as a family, a church, a nation, a world - from God?
Be honest with God. Confess it.
“The Discipline of Confession brings an end to pretense. God is calling into being a Church that can openly confess its frail humanity and know the forgiving and empowering graces of Christ. Honesty leads to confession, and confession leads to change. May God give grace to the Church once again to recover the Discipline of Confession.” (Richard Foster)