Confession is a gracious invitation to be honest about failure...and be forgiven! Training can be frustrating – we experience setbacks or don’t always see the results as quickly as we hoped. In moments of discouragement, we are tempted to turn to unhealthy practices. If we refuse to admit sin, the Scripture says we are a liar. If we confess our sins, the Scripture assures us we will be forgiven. James 5:16 even says that confessing sins to one another leads to healing. Confessing sins in our individual prayers to God is essential for godliness. Confessing our sins as a congregation is essential to our community and witness.