We are here to support and pray for you as you seek the strength to confess. It's natural to feel hesitant about sharing sensitive information, but remember the power of confession as outlined in James 5:16: "Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, earnest prayer of a righteous man is powerfully effective."
Firstly, we need to address that confessing should be done in line with scripture. Confession should be to the Lord first, and then as guided to trusted brothers or sisters in the faith, not just anyone who may judge or seek to cause strife. Confession is not meant to make us more accountable to people, but to God. It is meant to help restore our relationship with God. Proverbs 28:13 tells us, "He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy." This shows us that confessing to God is good and leads to mercy.
If you have not confessed to the Lord Jesus Christ and been cleansed of your sins, that is the first step. If you have, then confessing to a trusted person in your life who is also a believer can be helpful. They can provide understanding, guidance, and prayer support. Be cautious about who you confess to, as not everyone will have your best interests at heart.
It is also important to note that unbelievers may not understand or support you properly in these matters. This includes professional counselors who may not be believers. We can ask God for wisdom and discernment as 1 Corinthians 12:8 counts wisdom as a gift from the Holy Spirit. We can also seek counsel from fellow believers or Christian professionals.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you, lifting up our brother/sister who is seeking the strength to confess. We ask that you grant them the courage and wisdom to confess first to you, and then to the appropriate people in their life. Help them to find a safe and supportive environment where they can share their burdens and receive prayer and guidance.
We also pray that they will seek your will in all things, including who to confess to. Give them discernment to know who is a safe and trusted person to confide in. We ask that you provide healing and restoration through this process. We pray for this in Jesus Christ name.
Lastly, if you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your original request, we would like to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God. As the Bible tells us in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" It is through faith in Jesus that we are saved.