I have a confession: Last year, my husband and I enjoyed watching a romantic reality TV show together on the same night every week. We had fun laughing together (and, yes, sometimes crying) at the characters and their questionable dating choices. This was very different from watching the show alone on my laptop. It was a shared experience that was even more emotionally moving and gave us something to look forward to each week.
In the Christian faith, we have lots of community activities, but we don’t always confess our sins as a group. The focus tends to be on individual sins and a personal relationship with Jesus. Many of us don’t experience the joy and freedom that a corporate confession can bring, like the Israelites did in today’s passage. We might feel these on some level during personal times of prayer. But there’s something powerful about repenting in a room where you may be sitting very close to a person you don’t like or have conflict with. God’s love breaks our hearts in places where we desperately need it.
In Nehemiah 9:2, the author wrote: “Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors.” Here, we see God’s people set themselves apart before bringing not just their present-day sins as a nation but the sins of those who came before them. When was the last time any of us did this?
The Israelites would often offer a sacrifice to atone for their sins. In the Christian faith, we talk about a sacrifice of praise instead. We confess our sins to the Savior who has already atoned for us. After the nation of Israel repented for turning away from the law, the Levite priests led them into a renewal of the covenant (vv.5–37).
Corporate confession isn’t lost on us today. We often bring our sins to God in church services. In some churches, pastors lead the congregation through a reading that prompts everyone to confess their sins together. One reading goes like this: “Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone…” Doing this together, though, is not separate from what God is looking for most: each individual’s heart being transformed by His love.
Whether in watching TV to the confession of sin, when we’re participating with others, we’re reminded that we’re not alone. Confession as believers is a beautiful thing because it puts us in our rightful place, and it brings God praise. “Therefore,” says Hebrews, “through him let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name” (Hebrews 13:15).
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Thankful that we had such a forgiving god who loves us everlasting.
Thank you ❤️
He will always be there for us if we seek him out. If we go away from him, evil may take his place but when we seek him out, he can bring us back. Some of the bad stuff happening could be our own doing.
Thankful that God is so loving, forgiving, compassionate and graceful. Praying for a deep Christian community to share this life with.
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Some of these scriptures today are a reference to Exodus which I remember studying with the community in summer 2022. So it may come back around next year.
I was going to reply to everyone individually, but I am just too tired! (One advantage of not being able to sleep is that you are super duper tired the next day!) Thank you so much for your prayers for Mom and for my sleep A Walton, Searching, Tina, Mollie, Cheryl Blow, CeeGee, AZ Walker, Mercy and B. Mom said she put on her pants by herself today and did not mention any hallucinations! PTL!
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The reading for The Bible Recap today was Nehemiah 1-5. It sure sounded familiar… Heeheehee!
And Rhonda J via Messenger!
That is awesome news from your mom, Adrienne! Thanks for the update. Now maybe that will give a little peace for you to rest better. So sorry about the lack of sleep. I don’t have many ‘normal’ nights anymore either. Praying for you! ❤
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Confessing the sins of those who came before us. Now, there’s something to think on.
Happy Friday! It’s funny that I still love Fridays even though I’m retired now! What wonderful comments shared today. I loved reading them. I wrote so many down in my journal to go back and read again. Loved seeing Tina and Sharon together! How blessed we are to have this group ❤️. Praying for all of you! Have a wonderful, restful weekend! ❤️
Always love to see your name! (heart)
Thanks, Cathy! You, too! Ditto what Rhonda said! ❤
What an honest and lengthy confession we read today. They were fasting, wearing sackcloth, and had put dust on their heads. And they confessed without holding back. I feel the conviction. What is the benefit of confessing according to the Bible? “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). You know it takes great courage to confess. It cultivates humility and honesty. It strengthens accountability and community. It heals our heart and mind. There is a difference between confessing our sins to God privately, and confessing our sins to our brothers and sisters as suggested in James 5:16 (Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working). This could be scary in modern day church landscape. Many may feel hesitant to confess due to some unhealthy dynamics inside the church. Fear of gossip, matters will not stay private but public ridicule, judgment and criticism instead of being prayed over, lack of trust, and trust takes time. Without the deep spirit filled relationships, confessing is quite risky, handing someone your weaknesses. In a culture of “Sunday best,” we may feel pressure to appear holy, not vulnerable. But you know the Lord is so good, so so good that He brought me to SRT nine years ago. The Lord knows the longing of the heart. The beauty of SRT I can’t even describe, the hidden grace here. I see the regular confession from our sweet sisters, where honesty and sharing vulnerability is our strength. And that encourages me to be more transparent. We bring hidden struggles into the light. We confess and we love on one another. Praise God for each and every one of you. Happy Friday yall. I just can’t stop smiling about TINA and SHARON ❤️. How special. God is so good. Be blessed dear sisters.
Mercy, I love how you tied all that together! ❤
About group confession and trust. You brought up a great point: the people of that time like our ancestors, usually stayed in one place most of their lives. Our society is so transient. I know we moved every 7-10 years with my husband’s job. That is hard for building trusting relationships. We always had to ‘fight’ to break through the barrier of established relationships. By the time we were feeling part of the group, off we went to a new town to start all ovet again. We have been in our ‘forever home’ for 11 years and I still don’t have that comfort level even with our lifegroup.
That is so true. I never thought of that.
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I feel like we are in the same behavior today as the OT. However God’s abundant compassion has stayed the same.
100% amen.
MICHELLE P – As I was replying to Susan B. about her job, you came to mind. Are you with us? ❤
MICHELLE P- is everything okay with you sister? You have gone quiet. I pray you are well. I was re-reading the poem that you shared a while back in 2023, and I am praying for you and your family. Please allow me to share part of it..
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“Spinning swiftly, on the wheel.
Pressured hands of a maker, molding movement.
My body carved with caution, concern.
Trimming tactfully, on the wheel.
My vessel, finds form, shaped in sequence.
Permitting both periods of pressure, regimens in release.
Pulling patiently, on the wheel.
Cold and dizzy, I spin, stretched and thinned.
In firm embrace, the artist keeps me centered.
I wobble and worry, yet still, I am anchored.
I wonder, do I trust this potter to make me shine?
To cast me to kiln, in darkness, to be defined?
Who am I to doubt, that the artist pays no mind?
He, my maker, witness to all of my mechanics,
How may I grieve and believe He is just too blind? …”. Hugs sweet Michelle.❤️
and mercy- I actually just messaged her yesterday, she is good! I told her to get back here that we miss her! Still needs prayers for a 2nd job! (heart)
❤ wow, Rhonda! The reason I reached out was because of Susan’s comment about needing a 2nd job! Glad to hear Michelle is well!Thanks for letting us know! ❤
Wow..the Lord is good. Thank you for the update. The Lord prompts us to remember our sisters in their need.
We have sung both of the songs listed below in worship at church. When we sing together it feels like a group confession!
Recently when we sang Come, Jesus, Come it was so beautiful and moving when I heard the individual cries morph into
ONE UNIFIED CRY!
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This is the perfect reading going into the weekend as we can ponder and praise as a unified group in our place of worship.
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Honey in the Rock- song by Brooke Ligertwood & Brandon Lake Partial Lyrics
I keep looking, I keep finding
You keep giving, keep providing
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
I keep praying, You keep moving
I keep praising, You keep proving
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
I keep looking, I keep finding
You keep giving, keep providing
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
I keep praying, You keep moving
I keep praising, You keep proving
I have all that I need
You are all that I need
I have all that I need
You are all that I need, yeah
There’s honey in the rock
Water in the stone
Manna on the ground
No matter where I go
I don’t need to worry
Now that I know (I know)
Everything I need You’ve got
Casting Crowns- We Bring (partial lyrics)
“We bring an offering of worship to our King
No one on Earth deserves the praises that we sing
Jesus, may you receive the honor that you’re due
O Lord, I bring an offering to you
The sun cannot compare to the glory of your love
There is no shadow in your presence
No mortal man would dare to stand before your throne
Before the Holy One of heaven
It’s only by Your blood
It’s only through Your mercy
Lord, I come….
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤❤❤
Oh! I just thought of another song! Gratitude by
Brandon Lake
“All that I have is a hallelujah..”
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SEARCHING and KELLY- I will listen to your songs over the next couple of days! Thanks! ❤
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I love that this isn’t just ancient history; it’s the pathway God still uses to restore hearts, families, churches, and even nations.
Lord, You are gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. I confess the ways I have resisted Your Word and gone my own way. Thank You for never abandoning me. Help me not only to confess but to walk in obedience, remembering Your faithfulness in every season.
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Yes, I agree with this. His word is relevant, powerful, truth and life, yesterday, today and forever. And a double amen for me for your prayer Ashley.
AMEN
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❤️ so good!
Confession can be difficult sometimes. Yet, I keep in mind it’s not for them, but for me, as it releases me from the bondage of resentment or hurtful feelings. Although as a sinful human myself, sometimes those hurtful feelings are hard to forget so instead we forgive and move on. Happy Friday sweet She’! I admit with a GRATEFUL heart and JOY that it’s FRIDAY! It’s been a LONG week and I’m really longing for some good sleep! Please pray for my daughter, as she mistakenly turned in a group assignment late. This was a group assignment and none of them realized it was due in the yesterday afternoon rather then just before midnight. So it’s late and my daughter is stressed! She mentioned the professor will most likely penalize them for the late assignment. I’m praying she gives this group “grace.”
Awww, Mari, I know they probably worked very hard in good intention of turning it in on time. Joining in your prayer for grace- maybe an opp for extra credit. ❤
“God’s love breaks our hearts in places where we desperately need it.” Break my heart for what breaks yours, O God so that I never forget just how faithful You have been! | Praise Report: My interview went well yesterday & I was offered the job on the spot! It’s a big pay cut for me, so I’ll have to get a second job. I’m feeling so encouraged though & grateful for the Lord’s provision! Thank you to everyone who has been praying!
It sounds like you are happy with this job offer so prayerful that God will supply just the right second job.
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Thank you!
Praying Susan. Congratulations sister ❤️.
Thank you!
That’s wonderful, I will pray somehow the math works out, God’s math!
Yes! God’s math always works out! Thank you!
Thanks forgetting us know, Susan! ❤️
First I love how they basically read aloud their people’s whole history with their God! Recounting. It is so important to remember what He has done for us! It makes us remember and be thankful! That’s why I encourage all my groups to journal. Most bristle at the word “journal.” But we are so in our “here and now” little world. We can only see what is troubling us currently and what we want in this moment. But journals are a book that lets you look back at your journey and where God has been there for you. Otherwise we will forget all the times we prayed, he answered. If he answered no, we would see where it worked out for the best in His way.
My group is starting tomorrow and we are doing just this with a book by Mathew West “My Story Your Glory!” It is a 30 day devotional to help you think/remember God’s hand on your life. It’s weird that even as Christ-followers there are the day to day things that we take for granted. For God has given us “every good and perfect thing from above.”
The goal of my group is not only to remember and give praise and worship in that alone, BUT to SHARE are testimonies!! We all have witnesses God goodness and rescue….it’s TOO good not to tell others!!! We have lost that golden excitement to share!! It should be rolling off our tongues constantly! I want to be like the Woman at the Well that went running back to Samaria to tell EVERYONE!! Shouting with Joy of what the man at the well said and did and HAS—-LIVING WATER!! Life changing water! Or Mary Magdalene…”I was one way and now I am different because of Him.” (something like that!)
In my church I don’t think we have ever as a church repented for our sins as a whole except somewhat when we do communion, but this makes me really want to. I have had the verse someone else mentioned, the- If we turn away from our sin and come back to God as a nation…in my prayers for many years. If the US would come back to God and repent of our wayward ways, back to what our founding Fathers believed. Although they believed in Religious Freedom for all, they all had a strong belief in our one and only God. If you ever want to know how easily the Devil took God out of America read CS Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters!” It is so spot on! But…we should expect it because the scriptures tell us that the Devil is the Prince of the World. But a remnant will remain, there will be a revival of some before our Jesus comes for us!! But many will still scoff. There will be division. Only the United under the authority of Jesus will make it home!
I loved the pictures of Tina And Sharon!! So beautiful our two sisters! I remember when Traci Gendron and I got to meet a few years ago, it was so very cool! We are indeed, a special group of She’s!
Such a great share, Rhonda! .
Thanks for the picture ‘alert’! will be checking that out. I just knew when Sharon mentioned meeting a friend that she was referring to Tina! So happy for them!!! ❤
I had no idea the was the friend, either! Going to Facebook in a few!
I read that wrong… you figured it out!!
I did not finish that book “The Screwtape Letters! Thanks Rhonda for bringing it up.
It’s so spot on! And crazy that it was written in the 60’s (I believe) and you can see it all so clearly.
I’m so thankful for app and this group and being able to read the comments after the study. It brings an understanding and closeness to God I’ve been longing for. I love being able to pray for each of you as you tell your stories each study.
Isn’t it wonderful! So glad you are with us!
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This is the full liturgy of the prompt that Bailey was referring to if anyone is interested. The church I attend does this weekly. I’m always impacted by the line of not loving You with our whole hearts and not loving our neighbors as ourselves.
“Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen” ❤️
I love this, thank you for putting here for us. It makes me want to read this aloud with my group each week that starts tomorrow…hmmm.
You all are very welcome. ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing this
Thank you for posting the full liturgy Heather! I grew up saying this every Sunday at church, but couldn’t remember the rest.
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Thank you for sharing this Heather.!
I grew up saying this as well but never really understood it. Now I do:)
You all are very welcome. ❤️❤️
Thank you, Jesus and thank you, Lord for your Mercy, Grace, Promises, Provision! ❤️
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Bailey says some churches do a reading similar to what she shared, but none that I have attended. What caught my attention was confessing sin about not only what we’ve done, but also by what we have left undone ….
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Reminded of James 4:17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.
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Remembering God’s blessings, protections and supernatural provision in worship, remembering our sins in confession (ours and others in community)
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Nehemiah 9:18 That calf gets me every time – that its creation was even an idea, much less carried out. Peer pressure and mob thinking.
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Songs coming to mind –
Blessed Be Your Name (Matt Redman, written by Beth Redman, Matt Redman, 2002)
Blessed Be the Name (written by William H Clark, 1800’s)
God Will Make a Way (written by Don Moen)
You Are God Alone (written by William McDowell)
We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise (Kirk Dearman, 1984)
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KIRA H -praying for the anesthesia effects to clear up and that healing would go well, and that your grandfather-in-law’s patience will be multiplied
MERCY ❤️ thank you for “The more we know Him, the more we love Him. And the more we love Him, the less room there is for rebellion.”
CEE GEE ❤️ Thank you for notes shared! And did I detect some dancing from your corner when you mentioned that Sister Act song?? :)
TANYA ❤️ amen, praying that they will see that Jesus paid it all (Elvina M Hall, 1865), and all to Him we owe.
INDIANA ELAINE ❤️❤️ what a beautiful tribute! My tears are flowing after reading about your precious brother and family history.
WENDY B ❤️ praying for wisdom as you seek God’s guidance in your decisions
SUSAN BURLEY – praying for just the right job ❤️
Thank you Searching! In terms of the communal confessing of sin Bailey mentioned, I grew up in the Lutheran church where we would say that exact confession every Sunday!
Same, Susan.
I remember first learning of ‘sins of omission’ from our pastor when I was in my twenties. It hit me hard, especially when a friend and co-worker was killed in a freak accident at work and I realized I had not shared Christ with him. It really tore me up and I confessed to our pastor who comforted me.
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Dancing- ☺ – maybe just a bit?!!! ❤
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Praying for good results from the discussion! ❤❤❤
Hope your interaction yesterday went well? Hugs sister ❤️
So many thoughts about this…when I consider the state of brokenness we see around us I want to cry out to God to confess how we His church have failed to step up and care for the least of these. To ask for forgiveness for wanting to stay in the comfortable world I’ve built around myself with the blessings He has given me and resist being burdened by closing my eyes to the lost and hurting around me.
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How could this world, country, city, neighborhood be different if each one of God’s people could reach out to just one in His name?
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Pointing my finger to myself here. Change has to start in my heart and let God handle the rest…
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SHARON and TINA ❤️❤️❤️
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MOLLIE – praying for your peace and healing.
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SUSAN BURLEY – hope the interview went well.
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WENDY B – praying the Lord gives you clear direction for next steps.
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Leaving y’all with a bit of the song “Homecoming”
Lord, I confess that I’ve been a criminal
I’ve stolen Your breath and sang my own song
And Lord, I confess that I’m far from innocent
These shackles I wear I bought on my own
The scarlet sins had a crimson cost
You nailed my debt to that old rugged cross
An empty slate at the empty grave
Thank God that stone was rolled away
Lord, I confess I’ve been the prodigal
Made for Your house but walked my own roads
Then Jesus came, He tore down my prison walls
Death came to life when He called me by name
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And I can see it now
Smiling in Heaven, You and I, You and I
And I see bright crimson robes draped over the ashes
A wide open tomb where there should be a casket
The children are singing and dancing and laughing
The Father is welcoming
This is our homecoming
Roses in bloom pushed up from the embers
Rivers of tears flow from good times remembered
Families are singing and dancing and laughing
The Father is welcoming
This is our homecoming
Heaven joins in with a glorious sound
And the great cloud of witnesses all gather ’round
‘Cause the ones that were lost are finally found
The Father is welcoming
This is our homecoming
❤️ Thank you for sharing these lyrics – I had not heard this song before.
Amen!! It makes me think of the verse
2 Chronicles 7:14 “ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
God is faithful to hear and to heal!
My thoughts exactly
It did! Thank you for your prayers Kelly!
What a song! ❤️
I am grateful to the Lord, our God for forgiveness for repeating sins. Thank you for loving me
Amen!
Amen! ❤️
I’m stuck on Tina and Sharon meeting! Wow wow wow! What a beautiful sisterhood! Now I’m wondering where you all are and if anyone is close to me. Long Island, NY??? I’ve read all your comments from yesterday. Such insights and blessings!
Indiana E- what a tribute!
Wendy B – praying
Mercy – again thanks for insights!
Tanya – would love to know more of your story! Maybe consider sharing it on our FB page:)
Sharon and Tina!!!!
And others I am missing but I am going from the top of my head. Be blessed today ladies!
And even if we can’t meet in person, those I have called on video were indeed very special! Mari V and I just did an old school phone call!! Imagine! lol. But we text often now! This indeed is a great sisterhood! Looking forward to connecting with you soon! FB was a good idea! I loved putting faces with names!
I’m in Lincoln, Nebraska! My nanny family & I lived on Long Island last year when the Jake was still playing baseball. It’s a beautiful place Tami!
NW Missouri for this She! ❤️
Amen❤️
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From HRT, written by Matt Capps:
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“God’s Word reminds me of who I am—a sinner unable to perfectly live in faithfulness to God’s Word. However, Scripture also reminds me of who God is, namely, a Holy God who is perfectly faithful to His Word but also gracious to those who repent of their unfaithfulness.”
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“Isn’t it amazing that when we repent of unfaithfulness, God stands ready to forgive? Isn’t it good to remember that God is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love? (v.31). Isn’t it comforting to remember that even when we, as God’s people, are faithless, our God will not forsake us?”
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Happy Friday sisters! ❤️
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Thank you for sharing from HRT! ❤️
Amen❤️
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this: “Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone…”
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I have to be honest here.. the words above have always given me heebies, they have often been on the monitor to read out as a community or in the service sheet. I have read them, but have never taken them in, not really..
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Until today!
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I see them for what they are, absolutely, a communal confession of sins, an accountability of wrongs done, and a confession of sins for each other in a way, and a Hope for a forgiveness of sins communally and individually..
There is power in that, for sure!
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I have mostly confessed my sins in the private of my space, some sins are not to be spoken out aloud, let alone in public!
But these words, as i recall them have and hold new meaning for me. i will be the one on my knees this Sunday in confession, not just for me but for the sins of the person next to me, my fellow man, and for my people that have gone ahead!
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Forgive me LORD that i did not understand before the connectivity of us all confessing, but i see now, as my eyes and heart have been opened.
Thank you , LORD, that each day i learn more and each day in the learning i grow closer to you.
LORD, in your mercy, I prayer it is so, in JESUS’S name i pray..
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BUT GOD..
Amen..
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Happy Friday my dears! Prayerful your Friday and weekend are covered in as much GOLDEN JOY as the Father blessed me with yesterday as I hugged our very own Sharon Jersey girl for real! God is good!
Still smiling!
Much love to all..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a wonderful blessing, Tina and Sharon ❤️❤️
Teary just thinking what that moment must have felt like for y’all.
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I saw the pictures on FB! It made me smile too ❤️❤️❤️
I just had a feeling when I saw your reply to Sharon about her friend! Glad to know that really happened for y’all! ❤❤❤
Loved seeing your beautiful faces. Thanks for sharing your golden joy moment with us! ❤️
Good morning my sweet She’s! We are off for the last leg of our journey & then fly home on Sunday. Thank you so much for your prayers for safe travels!
I’ve been getting to the study much later in the day since we we are away, so I will be back later to read & go through the comments.
I just wanted to say the highlight of our trip was meeting our LOVELY TINA!! She is just as dear & beautiful in person as she is at our study. It was a joy, a privilege & a blessing to meet in person our dear sister in Christ. I hope that you all will get to meet her too – if not this side of heaven, surely on the other!
Have a blessed day!! ❤️❤️❤️
Sharon, (smiling imoji)anyone would think we synchronised our comments!
My comment comes after yours.
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Our visit, A true blessing that I shall carry with me..❤️
Ok, so now I am crying after reading Sharon’s sweet words ❣️
Golden Joy tears. I can imagine ❤️
❤❤❤ This was not a surprise for me! I just had a feeling! ❤❤❤ I am so thrilled for you two!
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So happy for both of you!
Praying for safe travels!
Thanks for hugging TINA for all of us
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Love that you two met in person! What a blessing!!! ❤️
How special!! Continued prayers for safe travels!
How precious. Thank you for sharing. I have an incline when you mentioned your friend of many years, as it turns out she is also our friend. Love the pictures. This made me tear up. Hugs sisters. Praying for a safe flight back home.
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Love that you ladies met and had such a nice time, what a sweet blessing!
Some things never change…we have been disobedient and rebellious, flinging the Lord’s law behind us. Killing His prophets and committing terrible blasphemies!
Merciful Heavenly Father – Your astounding compassion and patience are our only hope. Forgive our transgressions and heal our land! Amen.
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“Killing His prophets and committing terrible blasphemies” – i was grieving reading this today. We witnessed God’s people got “stoned” in public place while calling others to turn from their wicked ways. Nothing has changed indeed.
Ahh, dear Adrienne, holding your mum and yourself up to our Father God in prayer. For healing for your momma, and sleep to come in the form of the Fathers loving arms around you, soothing and safe, fear-less and grace-filled..
Bless you, my dear, bless you..♥️
What struck me from today’s reading was how the Israelites’ day was portioned off to spending a quarter of the day reading and understanding the law, and another quarter in confession and in worship to the Lord our God. I was recently with a group of believers where our day was filled with speaking, praying, and reading God’s word, and it was wonderful.
Corporate confession is so powerful because it makes us realise that we are part of a broader community of sinners, but sinners who have been wonderfully forgiven by God through Jesus.
For me right now, I’m trying to think how I can best continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise today in the way that I behave and the things I prioritise at work and at home, but also in what I say. I would love an opportunity to speak about my faith to a colleague today, and there is one in particular whom I believe is searching for the light, even if he doesn’t fully realise it yet. Please pray for him!
Such a blessing to be part of this community- I don’t always comment but will often come back later in the day (I’m in England, so I might read this earlier than some of you because of time zones) and am so encouraged by your insights and wisdom, so thank you.
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That struck me too Mary. That would’ve been 12 hours daily!! Like someone else said, I am happy if I get 15 minutes, thrilled for longer weekend time. This has me thinking about how I can more of God’s word in during my day.
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Praying, Mary, that you get an opportunity to share your faith with a coworker and for the person who is searching.
Praying
I also noticed how the day was portioned off in spending time in reading and confession. I’m not so good at this. I really don’t give God much time in my prayers. Out of curiosity I should time it.
Praying for your conversation with your colleague, may words be given and the heart be softened for the seed to sprout ♥️
The reading from Nehemiah is the OT in a nutshell, isn’t it? I often wonder how His people can be so dense, when He has provided for them so richly time and time again.
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But aren’t I like that too? (Wait… don’t answer THAT… Heeheehee!)
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Thank you for the prayers for my mom… Things are better every day. She still isn’t “out of the woods” yet, so thank you, in advance, for your continued prayers, sweet sisters.
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So… I can’t sleep again! It is SO maddening.
Praying for your mom and for your sleep quality. It is hard when you cannot get a good rest.
Joining you in prayer for Adrienne and her mom
Ahh, dear Adrienne, holding your mum and yourself up to our Father God in prayer. For healing for your momma, and sleep to come in the form of the Fathers loving arms around you, soothing and safe, fear-less and grace-filled..
Bless you, my dear, bless you..♥️
Praying for your mom, and your sleep in the might my name of Jesus. Perfect peaceful full night sleep.
Praying for your mom and for restful sleep for you!
Agreeing with our sistets’ beautiful prayers! ❤
*sisters’*!
Praying with others for your mother and rest for you.
Continued prayers over your dear mama, and sweet good sleep for you Adrienne.
Praying along with everyone for your mom and you.