Healing Effect of Confession Makes You Happy and Whol
What do we do when we have blundered, filling our waking existence with guilt and misery? What do we do when we are terribly hurt by the misdeeds of other people? We commit serious mistakes in our dealings with others and our greatest fault is not to be aware of it. Most of us tend to let ill feeling and jealousy fester inside us, further aggravating the us, further aggravating the situation. This tends not only resentment can adversely affect one's physical and mental health. The best way to begin the healing process would be to, first, admit that one has made a mistake, and second, to set about making amends and begin by talkin about it openly. As hu mans, we are far from being perfect and so it is only t natural that we err. "Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we may fall", wrote Goldsmith. When we hurt others, we seek to justify ourselves by blaming circumstances and other people. It is painful to admit one's mistakes. When others hurt us we either retaliate or harbour resent ment and feel bitterness. Bottled negative emotions can be toxic, and can destroy our peace, reducing our mental efficiency. It will upset our relationships. Resentment can do more harm to the one who seethes within. One way of overcoming this is to confess. The practice of confessing one's misdemeanours is intended to help cleanse oneself of hatred and resentment. Pastor Robert Reid lists five benefits of such confession. We overcome relational barriers: Offending another not only ruins the relationship, but also produces feelings of resentment, suspicion and guilt within us towards others. Admitting our faults to them builds trust and closer understanding. We overcome fear of rejection: Shame over mistakes— only experienced by those with tender conscience makes us reject ourselves and produces fear of being reject ed by others. Confession frees us from shame and confirms that God's forgiveness and We overcome condemnation: Many believers live out their lives feeling they are useless. They twirl in a cycle of perpetual depression as they blame others for their misery. The root of such a state is the feeling that God has rejected them. Even prayers and con fession do not always free such a person. He needs to admit his fears, feelings and guilt to a trustworthy person, to gain assurance that he is truly forgiven. We overcome pride: Blame shifting is the most subtle form of pride. While blaming circumstances and deeds of others we are saying: "I am perfect; he is to blame". We overcome sickness: When we err, our conscience is burdened and we feel sick. How we feel about ourselves and others also affects our physical health. Healing of many afflictions comes as a result of confession. Confession and reconciliation is the route for wholeness. It is worth all the risks because it promotes health and removes sickness from our body and mind. We must pray for our hearts to be flooded with such love as to be able to love all.
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The views expressed in the Article above are M PK KUTTY views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: M PK KUTTY and Speaking Tree,Times of India
Healing Effect of Confession Makes You Happy and Whol
What do we do when we have blundered, filling our waking existence with guilt and misery? What do we do when we are terribly hurt by the misdeeds of other people? We commit serious mistakes in our dealings with others and our greatest fault is not to be aware of it. Most of us tend to let ill feeling and jealousy fester inside us, further aggravating the us, further aggravating the situation. This tends not only resentment can adversely affect one's physical and mental health. The best way to begin the healing process would be to, first, admit that one has made a mistake, and second, to set about making amends and begin by talkin about it openly. As hu mans, we are far from being perfect and so it is only t natural that we err. "Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we may fall", wrote Goldsmith. When we hurt others, we seek to justify ourselves by blaming circumstances and other people. It is painful to admit one's mistakes. When others hurt us we either retaliate or harbour resent ment and feel bitterness. Bottled negative emotions can be toxic, and can destroy our peace, reducing our mental efficiency. It will upset our relationships. Resentment can do more harm to the one who seethes within. One way of overcoming this is to confess. The practice of confessing one's misdemeanours is intended to help cleanse oneself of hatred and resentment. Pastor Robert Reid lists five benefits of such confession. We overcome relational barriers: Offending another not only ruins the relationship, but also produces feelings of resentment, suspicion and guilt within us towards others. Admitting our faults to them builds trust and closer understanding. We overcome fear of rejection: Shame over mistakes— only experienced by those with tender conscience makes us reject ourselves and produces fear of being reject ed by others. Confession frees us from shame and confirms that God's forgiveness and We overcome condemnation: Many believers live out their lives feeling they are useless. They twirl in a cycle of perpetual depression as they blame others for their misery. The root of such a state is the feeling that God has rejected them. Even prayers and con fession do not always free such a person. He needs to admit his fears, feelings and guilt to a trustworthy person, to gain assurance that he is truly forgiven. We overcome pride: Blame shifting is the most subtle form of pride. While blaming circumstances and deeds of others we are saying: "I am perfect; he is to blame". We overcome sickness: When we err, our conscience is burdened and we feel sick. How we feel about ourselves and others also affects our physical health. Healing of many afflictions comes as a result of confession. Confession and reconciliation is the route for wholeness. It is worth all the risks because it promotes health and removes sickness from our body and mind. We must pray for our hearts to be flooded with such love as to be able to love all.
DISCLAIMER:
The views expressed in the Article above are M PK KUTTY views and kashmiribhatta.in is not in any way responsible for the opinions expressed in the above article. The article belongs to its respective owner or owners and this site does not claim any right over it.
Courtesy: M PK KUTTY and Speaking Tree,Times of India