Week 18 · Season 3 · Step 5: Confession
Belt of Vertical Truth
Confession to God Alone
Belt of Truth · Psalm 32:1-5
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven…”
Psalm 32:1-5 · ESV
Big idea
Vertical confession and repentance; God’s response to genuine confession.
Before you confess to people, confess to God. Vertical truth clears the air of the throne room. Luke 18:9–14 contrasts the Pharisee who reports his résumé with the tax collector who will not even lift his eyes: “God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” Psalm 32 describes the misery of silence and the relief of covering in God.
Write and pray a comprehensive confession to God this week. When guilt returns, go back to the throne of grace rather than into hiding. Use Luke 18:13 as your model prayer whenever shame tries to cover you. Thank Him out loud for His faithful response.
Spiritual practice
Write and pray your comprehensive confession to God this week.
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