TRANSFORMATION STARTS WITH ADMISSION
“If you were blind, you wouldn’t be guilty,” Jesus replied. “But you remain guilty because you claim you can see.”
John 9:41 (NLT)
If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that His word has no place in our hearts.
1 John 1:8-10 (NLT)
Have you ever said phrases like this: I’m not like that. I would never. How could you think that about me? I’m doing fine. It’s not that bad. Everything is wonderful. No one needs to know.
After the man born blind was healed in John 9, Jesus told the religious leaders who were skeptical of Him that they remained guilty because they claimed they could see. In other words, if you think there’s nothing wrong with you, you won’t take the steps to change.
A key to transformation and becoming the person God wants me to be is to admit my sin, difficulty, and hurt—admit my negative characteristics.
First, admit it to yourself because the truth will set you free.
Second, admit it to God because His forgiveness and cleansing will renew your soul.
Third, admit it to a person you trust because you’ll find healing and encouragement to allow God to continue His transformation of you.
Because of my sin and who I think I am, I want to hide from others. I fear people knowing who I really am. My isolation causes me to stay away from anyone who can help me. But confession brings me into the light and opens the door to transformation.
APPLICATION: Ask God to show you one area He wants to change in you. Confess that to Him and someone you trust.
PRAYER: Father, thank You for loving me. Examine me and show me what You want to change in me. Help me confess it to You.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?