Openly Confessing Our Faults

When I first began my recovery journey, I assumed confession was just a private moment between me and God. I didn’t realize how much healing could come from also being honest and openly confessing our faults with myself—and with someone I trust. In this week’s message, I dive into Principle 4 of Celebrate Recovery: “Openly examine and confess our faults to ourselves, to God, and to someone we trust.”

This principle changed everything for me. It revealed how God, in His triune nature—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—provides the very relationships we need for deep and lasting healing. The Holy Spirit is our closest companion, living within us, comforting us, and reminding us of who we are in Christ. God the Father disciplines and corrects us with love, guiding us toward growth. And Jesus, our big brother, models how we are meant to walk with others, holding one another accountable in grace and truth.

In a broken world, we don’t always experience healthy relationships. But God gives us a spiritual family to walk with us. That’s why community is so important. We need people who reflect Christ—those who speak truth in love, challenge us when needed, and remind us of God’s promises.

If you’re walking through recovery and need help finding your next step, I invite you to explore the previous lessons from the Celebrate Recovery Steps. Whether it’s your first week or you’ve been on this journey for a while, there’s space to grow.

Confession isn’t about shame. It’s about freedom. When we openly confess, we begin to release the guilt and lies that keep us stuck. Healing comes when we invite the light in.

Let’s walk this path together—toward restoration, recovery, and the life God promises.