(2 Chronicles 7:14) Confession involves more than we think WHEN SHOULD WE CONFESS When we know we have sinned I John 1:9 WHY SHOULD WE CONFESS It brings us to the correct position It brings us before God in the correct posture It brings us to the correct point HOW WE CAN CONFESS Confess your sin by name (1 John 1:7) Acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord (Colossians 1:13) Claim delivering truths (John 8:36) In the name and authority of Jesus Christ, resist, refuse and order the enemy out of that area of your life (Mark 11:22-24) Ask for a new filling of the Holy Spirit Immediately enter into praise and thanksgiving. Use Romans 8:31-39 What about you? Confess your sin to God. Use the means of confession to both repent and to strengthen your walk with Christ.