Listening to the Holy Spirit‘s conviction about our sin is hard. Confessing that sin to God with a repentant heart is harder. But in practice, confessing it to someone else and allowing them into my failures is hardest.
I think it will always be a mystery to me that God chooses to use sinful people (me) to help other sinful people (also me) to bring about healing. God could do it all Himself but instead gives us a place and part to play — people to belong and grow with. If you’re looking for that kind of community, Community Groups are a great place to start! God is faithful to provide all that we need in order to obey Him and live more freely.
As believers, what a good reminder to know that our prayer is powerful and effective! Knowing that taking the time to be present with people, both as we confess and as we pray with others, is not in vain. Who could benefit from each of us practicing being present and taking all things to prayer before God?