Praying among the Nations

Daniel 9:1-23

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“We cannot confess one another’s sins. We are not earthly priests. Each person must
acknowledge their own sin. Criticism and gossip are often little more than confessing
someone else’s sins. But we can bear one another’s burdens. So what we ought not
do, we must avoid. What we can do, we should attempt as much as we are able.
Where a person is carrying a burden of weight, sin, failure, futility, consequences –
enter the yoke with them and help them.
How should we come as Christians to deal with our sins? According to 1 John 1:9,
we deal with our sins with a true confession receiving forgiveness and being
cleansed from all unrighteousness. What should you do in a true confession of sin?
Assume the place of penitent petitioner with humility.
Affirm the character of God with reverential fear.
Acknowledge sins against the will of God with shame.
Approve of what God has done in response to sin with submission.
Accept the consequences for sin with meekness.
Appeal to the Word of God with joyful confidence.
God has plans for us beyond our present exile. Remember that we are in exile as 1
Peter tells us. We are away from the homeland. But this will not last forever. The
unimaginable fulfillment of God’s promises in Christ will yet unfold. There may be
much trouble and turmoil first, but afterward, glory, glory, glory.”

by Pastor Russ Kennedy, Clearcreek Chapel Pulpit