There is so much power in vocalizing our faults, and asking for forgiveness. I think that’s why the sacrament of Penance (Confession/Reconciliation) is so important. Our sin and the things we are struggling with manifest in our bodies, and vocalizing repentance is a physical way to rebuke our sins against one another and against God. This is very healing for our minds, bodies, and souls.

The enemy hates it so much. Satan deceives, divides, and diverts.

He deceives us by making us believe that we don’t deserve love and healing + by encouraging us to believe lies about ourselves, others, and God.

Satan also loves to keep us angry and divided. We were made for communion, so naturally Satan wants to prevent us from communing with God and one another.

And Satan loves to use our wounds to divert our attention from God to ourselves. He wants us to be focused inward on ourselves. When we only see ourselves, we are prone to despair and lose our ability to see God moving in our lives.

Be accountable to yourself and those God has given you a duty to serve. Ask for forgiveness when you are wrong. Be willing to forgive when those who offend you have contrite hearts. Seek reconciliation— with God, your spouse, your children, your friends where reconciliation can be found. And don’t be afraid to give God the pain you experience when you suffer rejection— because it will happen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”