James 5:16 says, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” That word confess simply means to admit the truth. To fess up. To take ownership of the debt you owe to another. It is through this act of confession with others that we are healed. Confession feels like a risky thing, but it can be powerful. It can be confession to a dear friend who shares our faith or apologizing to someone we have hurt. You need to tame guilt with confession. Own your part of the problem and do what you can to make that relationship right. I’m telling you as your pastor and friend, this is your pathway to healing. It feels like walking into a mess, but it’s the only way you can ever be free.

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