A.C.T.S Prayer #2

So the second letter in our prayer acronym is C. After we Adore God we need to spend some time in Confession. We need to keep ourselves confessed up to God of our shortcomings/sin before Him in out efforts to live a holy, godly life. If we have unconfessed sin in our lives it hinders out relationship with God, so we need to keep that wall knocked down.

We are reminded in God’s Word we all stumble:

James 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.

1 John 1:8-9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

The key to remember is found in the verse 9 above...if we confess....he will forgive and cleanse. That is what will keep our prayers from being hindered! Being cleansed before God! Than you Jesus for the cleansing power of your blood!

King David is a good example in the bible of one who confessed sin often to God.

Psalm 51:2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!

Psalm 51:4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.

So confession needs to be a part of your daily communication with God. Don’t let unconfessed sin hinder you!

Tom